Feed Truck Driver

Job Details

Job Location:

Region 8 - Stanhope-061 - Stanhope, IA 50246

Position Type:
Full Time

Education Level: None

Job Category:
Entry Level

Summary:

Drives truck with capacity of more than 3 tons to transport materials to and from specified destinations by performing the following duties.

• Drives truck to destination.
• Maintains truck log according to state and federal regulations.
• Maintains telephone or radio contact with supervisor to receive delivery instructions.
• Loads and unloads truck. Cleans compartment after unloading as necessary to avoid contamination.
• Inspects truck equipment and supplies such as tires, lights, brakes, gas, oil, and water.
• Performs routine maintenance on vehicle, including but not limited to daily pre and post trip inspections.
• Assists location and Feed Mill Operator with operational duties as time allows, ensuring an efficient production schedule.
• Ensures trucks promote a positive image of Heartland Co-op by keeping the interiors and exteriors clean as conditions allow.
• Maintains a valid Class A Commercial Driver’s License with proper endorsements and commercial insurability at all times. Maintains current DOT physical.
• Other duties as assigned by management.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this job.

While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly exposed to outdoor weather conditions, frequently exposed to fumes or airborne particles, and occasionally exposed to work near moving mechanical parts. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this job.

The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 100 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. The employee is frequently required to walk, sit, reach with hands and arms, climb or balance, talk or hear and smell, and occasionally to stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.

Lift Level: Heavy. Exerting 50 to 100 pounds of force occasionally, and/or 25 to 50 pounds of force frequently, and/or 10 to 20 pounds of force constantly.

• Customer Service – Meets commitments.
• Quality Management – Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness.
• Cost Consciousness – Works within approved budget.
• Organizational Support – Follows policies and procedures.
• Adaptability – Adapts to changes in the work environment.
• Quantity – Completes work in timely manner.
• Safety and Security – Observes safety and security procedures; uses equipment and materials properly.
• Attendance/Punctuality – Is consistently at work and on time.

High school diploma or general education degree (GED); or one to three months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos. Ability to write simple correspondence. Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to customers, clients, and other employees of the organization.

Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent.

Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.

No computer skills needed.

Maintain a valid Class A Commercial Driver’s License with proper endorsements and commercial insurability at all times. Maintain current DOT physical.

This job has no supervisory responsibilities.