Feed Delivery Driver - Forest City, IA
Christensen Farms
- Forest City, IA
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Responsible for the safe, accurate, and timely delivery of feed to sow, nursery, finish or wean to finish site as designated on the daily truck schedules.
- Responsible for driving with the standards set by management:
- Follow all highway regulations, (i.e. speed limits, yields, stops, no passing zones, etc.)
- Drive at 5-10 mph below the posted speed limits in all towns.
- No jake braking in town.
- Always drive with headlights on.
- Always wear seatbelts.
- No riders/passengers unless it is a CFF employee and has been authorized.
- Be courteous on the road.
- Respect the producers' properties.
- Respect the equipment/trucks.
- Responsible for having scheduled hours covered each week.
- Safe and courteous driving at all times.
- Participate in safety meetings.
- Respectful of Company & Contract Partners Property.
- Be alert, attentive and fit for operation of equipment, loading and unloading of equipment, and working within and around company and customer facilities.
- Conduct yourself with honesty and integrity at all times.
- Responsible for washing trucks as scheduled and maintaining clean vehicles.
- Responsible for completing a vehicle inspection prior to operating any equipment and reporting any repairs needing to be made to the Manager. (see checklist)
- Responsible for the care and inventory of all tools and equipment assigned to the driving unit.
- Assist in other areas of the mill if needed/requested. Areas may include: mill ops, maintenance, truck shop/wash, etc.
- Responsible for repairing minor damages to the feed bins.
- Responsible for keeping accurate, easy-to-read records including log books, feed delivered to producers, trip reports, vehicle inspection sheet, etc.
- Help maintain cleanliness, neatness and safety of work area and building.
- Responsible for safekeeping of valuable goods in transit.
- Trained in HACCP as provided by Company's HACCP Coordinator.
- Cooperative attitude and a teamwork approach are essential.
- Takes pride in quality of work.
- Ability to perform effectively in a fast-paced environment.
- Demonstrate a positive customer service mindset.
- Treat equipment with respect and drive in a careful and courteous manner.
- Support company mission and values.
- Possession and maintenance of a valid commercial driver's license according to the regulations prescribed by the federal DOT and the state of Minnesota.
- Must be able to successfully meet all requirements outlined for federal DOT qualifications, to include passage of a physical examination, satisfactory driving record and reference check; passage of drug/alcohol testing and all other requirements laid out in the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulation.
- Position contingent on meeting all Motor Vehicle and CF Insurer requirements and possess a desirable driving record. Class A CDL required. Ability to understand and follow driving instructions and road maps.