Seasonal CDL Driver - New Century FS, Whitten, IA

About the Company

New Century FS is headquartered in Ames, Iowa with branches across Central to Northwest Iowa and Southeast South Dakota. The company employs approximately 330 employees (including seasonal workers) and serves over 13,000 customers. Providing quality solutions as a partner for long-term success, New Century FS offers energy, agronomy, agri-finance, precision agriculture, nutrient management, feed, grain, and turf products and services. New Century FS is part of the GROWMARK System, an agricultural cooperative serving more than 100,000 customers across North America and Ontario, Canada.

About the Role

Operates and maintains single, tandem, or multi-axle trucks/trailers and forklifts for delivery/pick-up of agronomy/energy products following specified time schedules to/from company locations or customer locations to achieve profitable business growth.

Responsibilities

• Operates and maintains all assigned vehicles (single, tandem, or multi-axle configurations), forklifts, and associated equipment in accordance with established safety standards and proper vehicle operation techniques.
• Performs and records daily safety checks of assigned vehicle(s) and equipment by conducting pre-trip inspections, such as checking fuel and oil levels, inspecting tires, lights, and brakes.
• Follows the preventative maintenance program and maintains a clean truck to present a professional appearance.
• Loads and unloads trucks according to company policies and DOT regulations.
• Ensures all deliveries, pick-ups, and associated documentation are completed according to company expectations and standards.
• Maintains company equipment according to company standards, adheres to the company Uniform Policy, and maintains a professional image.
• Follows GROWMARK’s Code of Conduct, Corporate Compliance Program, Environmental Health and Safety, OSHA, and DOT policies and procedures as applicable.
• Demonstrates the FS Way Standards: Trust, Responsiveness, Excellence, Expertise, and Solution Focused.
• Performs basic shop maintenance and other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Demonstrates essential abilities including business knowledge, collaboration, communication, customer focus, decision-making, and skill development.
• Must possess or have the ability to obtain and maintain a CDL License with required endorsements, valid medical card, and satisfactory driving record.
• Ability to work extended hours as business conditions warrant.
• Occasionally exposed to extreme weather conditions (hot, cold, wet, etc.), noisy conditions, dust, fumes, chemicals, and electrical hazards with appropriate safety measures.
• May be required to work at varying heights.
• Ability to move up to 100 lbs.
• Willingness to participate in required training, including education on GROWMARK’s policies and procedures and additional training related to the position.