2nd Shift Feed Truck Driver

Description Job Summary The Feed Truck Driver is responsible for the safe, accurate, and timely delivery of bulk and/or bagged feed products to customers. This position operates feed delivery equipment including semi tractor-trailer combination or a truck to transport and deliver goods or materials in liquid, loose, or packaged form. The incumbent ensures products are delivered to the correct customer and location, maintains accurate delivery records, and assists with feed operations and facility duties as needed. The incumbent is required to load and unload truck and assist others with loading truck at farmers sites or other locations. Essential Duties And Responsibilities Drives trucks with capacities greater than 3 tons, including tractor-trailer combinations, in order to transport and deliver products or other materialsLoad and unload trucks, or help others with loading and unloading, operating any special loading-related equipment on vehicles and using other equipment as necessaryManeuver trucks into loading or unloading positions, following signals from loading crew as needed; check that vehicle position is correct and any special loading equipment is properly positionedCouple and uncouple trailers by changing trailer jack positions, connecting or disconnecting air and electrical lines, and manipulating fifth-wheel locksFollow appropriate safety procedures when transporting goodsPerforms pre-trip inspections of vehicles before driving them to ensure that mechanical, safety, and emergency equipment is in good working order.Maintains logs of working hours and of vehicle service and repair status, following applicable company, state, and federal regulationsObtains appropriate documentation when loads are deliveredCheck all load-related documentation to ensure that it is complete and accurateSecures cargo for transport, using ropes, blocks, chains, binders, and /or covers.Reads documentation to determine assignment detailReports vehicle defects, accidents, traffic violations, or damage to the vehicle.Reads and interprets maps in order to determine vehicle routes.Collects delivery instructions from appropriate sources, verifies instructions and routes.Operates equipment such as truck cab computers, CB radios, and telephones to exchange necessary information with locations, supervisors or other drivers.Checks condition of trailers after content has been unloaded to ensure there is no damageCranks trailer landing gear up or down to safety secure vehicles.Enforce and abide by all cooperative policiesMaintain quality control above the standards set by Five StarExhibits integrity and professional attitude Requirements Qualifications Education High School diploma or equivalent Experience Previous commercial driving, agricultural, feed, livestock, or delivery experience preferred License, Certificate Or Registration Class A CDL with tanker and hazmat endorsementsDOT physical cardOr the ability to obtain all of the above Basic Skills Strong written and verbal communication skills necessaryComputer Skills required – Proficient in Microsoft OfficeGood customer service skills and approach necessarySpeaking, Writing, Reading Comprehension, Listening, Monitoring, Judgment and Decision Making, Time Management; Fluent reading, writing, and speaking the English language