Seasonal Truck Drivers - (Ripley and Royalton)

We are looking for multiple Seasonal Truck Drivers at our Ripley, MN and Royalton, MN locations to help with our harvest season.

About the role

The primary responsibility is to haul product from designated farm bins to the customer. Drivers are responsible for loading and unloading trucks, including operating a remote control for loading, and maintaining daily timekeeping logs, potato load logs, pre- and post-trip inspections, and scale weight tickets.

Responsibilities

• Check vehicles to ensure that mechanical, safety, and emergency equipment is in good working order
• Report vehicle defects, accidents, traffic violations, or damage to management
• Collect delivery instructions from the trucking office and field supervisors, verifying instructions and routes
• Drive trucks with capacities greater than 3 tons to transport and deliver product
• Check conditions of truck box after contents have been unloaded to ensure no damage
• Perform basic vehicle maintenance tasks, such as adding oil, fuel, or radiator fluid or performing minor repairs
• Check all load-related documentation to ensure it is complete and accurate
• Maneuver trucks into loading or unloading positions, following signals from loading crew
• Secure cargo for transport using tarps
• Load and unload trucks, operating special loading-related equipment and using other equipment as necessary
• Communicate effectively with management and other team members
• Follow all safety rules and regulations while performing work assignments
• Conduct self professionally in the presence of customers and community
• Participate in company-sponsored training to develop and advance skills
• Maintain a positive and professional working relationship with peers, management, and support resources
• Perform all other duties as assigned by management in a professional and efficient manner

Requirements

• Must have reliable transportation to and from work
• Ability to meet physical requirements of the position with or without accommodation:
  • Climbing in to and exiting trucks multiple times throughout the day
  • Climbing stairs multiple times a day
  • Willingness to work outside
  • Walk on uneven ground at farm locations
• Must be able to work overtime during harvest season or as needed
• Experience with farm or heavy equipment operation preferred
• Strong communication skills
• Ability to effectively prioritize and execute tasks in a fast-paced environment
• Excellent observation, analysis, and organization abilities
• Previous truck driving experience preferred
• Valid driver’s license required
• Valid work authorization and ability to work in the U.S. without company sponsorship

Pay

$18 - $21 / hour

Benefits

• Discretionary bonus
• Training and development opportunities
• Opportunities to grow within the organization