Truck Driver - Seasonal

About the Role

Incumbent will safely and accurately drive a semi tractor-trailer combination or a truck to transport goods and materials in liquid, loose, or packaged form. Will load and unload trucks and assist others with loading at farmers’ sites or other locations. Under the direction of the location supervisor and/or operations manager, the candidate may also perform tasks related to operating grain and/or agronomy facilities, including receiving grain, maintaining grain conditions, measuring inventory, and handling bulk and packaged fertilizer and chemical products.

This position will maintain efficiency to optimize the cooperative’s market share and savings, improve operational efficiency, and achieve outstanding customer service. The incumbent will promote teamwork, uphold a positive attitude, and represent Five Star Cooperative favorably at all times.

Responsibilities

• Drive trucks with capacities greater than 13 tons, including tractor-trailer combinations, to transport products, grain, feed, ingredients, petroleum, or other materials.
• Load and unload trucks, including assisting customers and crew members with loading/unloading.
• Operate special loading-related equipment or vehicles as necessary.
• Maneuver trucks into loading/unloading positions and follow signals from loading crews.
• Couple and uncouple trailers by adjusting trailer jacks, connecting/disconnecting air and electrical lines, and manipulating fifth-wheel locks.
• Follow safety procedures for transporting dangerous goods.
• Perform pre-trip inspections to ensure vehicle safety and operational readiness.
• Maintain logs of working hours, vehicle service, and repair status in compliance with regulations.
• Obtain and verify load-related documentation for completeness and accuracy.
• Secure cargo using ropes, blocks, chains, binders, and/or covers.
• Report vehicle defects, accidents, traffic violations, or damage.
• Read and interpret maps to determine vehicle routes.
• Collect and verify delivery instructions and routes from appropriate sources.
• Use truck cab computers, CB radios, and telephones to communicate with locations, supervisors, or other drivers.
• Inspect trailers after unloading to ensure no damage has occurred.
• Operate trailer landing gear to safely secure vehicles.
• Enforce and abide by all cooperative policies.
• Maintain quality control standards set by Five Star Cooperative.
• Assist other locations and departments as assigned by management.
• Communicate availability regularly and assist with projects as needed.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Fluent in reading, writing, and speaking English.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Word and Excel.
• Good customer service skills.
• Preferred: Agriculture background.

Qualifications

• Valid Class A, B, or Temp CDL.
• Valid DOT physical card or ability to obtain one.
• Basic skills: Speaking, writing, reading comprehension, listening, monitoring, judgment and decision-making, time management.