Grain Handler/Truck Driver

Requirements

• Unload product according to delivery request
• Verify product listed on the ticket is loaded and delivered correctly
• Transfer product between locations
• Maintain grain quality, measure, and track grain inventory
• Perform basic grain handling; loading, and unloading
• Perform basic mechanical maintenance
• Perform maintenance and repairs to equipment
• Auxiliary feed truck driving

Reporting

• Submit trip report to supervisor monthly
• Fill out trip report completely and accurately
• Inform your supervisor of discrepancies in your reports as soon as you are aware of them
• Inform your supervisor of potential problems or potential new business opportunities directly or indirectly related to your department
• Report any unsafe equipment or working conditions to your supervisor
• Report any needed repairs or special maintenance to your supervisor immediately

Deliver Orders Safely

• Use extreme caution while driving in farmers’ yards; drive slowly and watch for children, pets, animals, toys, flower beds, hedges, and lawns
• Avoid damage to farmers’ buildings, bins, or property when positioning for unloading
• Avoid spilling the product; clean up spillage that occurs
• Ensure bin doors and covers are closed when delivery is complete
• Observe and report any unusual activity, problems, and farmers’ complaints to your supervisor

Follow Regulations

• Observe HACCP, FDA, OSHA, state, and federal safety regulations
• Maintain a valid commercial driver’s license
• Maintain and operate delivery vehicle safely

Safeguard and Operate Delivery Vehicle Safely

• Check lights and safety equipment daily
• Owe all traffic laws, including: Driving within posted speed limits, Stopping and looking for traffic at all stop signs
• Drive defensively
• Report any unsafe equipment or working conditions to your supervisor
• Allow no riders who have not been approved by your supervisor
• Wash vehicle as weather and operating conditions require to maintain a clean vehicle
• Follow the regular vehicle maintenance schedule provided by your supervisor
• Report any needed repairs or special maintenance to your supervisor immediately

Safety and Compliance

• Uphold all cooperative policies
• Follow and comply with all laws and regulations both State and Federal
• Attend employee safety meetings, etc. held as required or scheduled in conjunction with Safety Director or location

Other Duties

• Perform other duties as assigned by management
• Receive favorable feedback from all department managers when assigned to perform or assist with other duties and responsibilities in those departments
• Attitude consistently mirrors the company image and promotes fellow employee teamwork
• Present a professional image through words, actions, and personal appearance

Basic Qualifications

• High School Diploma, GED or equivalent combination of education and experience
• General computer knowledge
• Class A CDL license or must be able to successfully complete the Entry-Level Driver Training (ELDT) when required
• Ability to work long seasonal hours
• Ability to climb heights
• Ability to sit for long periods of time
• Detailed oriented to provide accurate and consistent work
• Excellent customer service skills

Physical Demands

• To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.
• The requirements listed in basic qualifications are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle or feel and talk or hear.
• The employee is frequently required to walk and reach with hands and arms.
• The employee is occasionally required to stand, sit, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
• The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.