Feed Mill Operator/Feed Truck Driver

Description

Join Our Team as a Feed Mill Operator/Truck Driver!

Are you looking for a dynamic and rewarding career in the agricultural industry? CFE is seeking a dedicated and hardworking Feed Mill Operator - Truck Driver to join our team. If you have a passion for agriculture, enjoy working with your hands, and love the open road, this is the perfect opportunity for you!

What You'Ll Do:

• Operate and Maintain Feed Mill Equipment: Ensure the efficient and safe operation of feed mill machinery to produce high-quality feed for our livestock.
• Drive and Deliver: Transport feed and other agricultural products to various locations, ensuring timely and accurate deliveries.
• Quality Control: Monitor feed quality and perform routine maintenance to keep equipment in top condition.
• Team Collaboration: Work closely with other team members to meet production goals and maintain a safe working environment.

What We'Re Looking For:

• Experience: Previous experience in feed mill operations or truck driving is preferred but not required. We provide on-the-job training!
• Skills: Strong mechanical aptitude, attention to detail, and excellent driving skills.
• Physical Stamina: Ability to lift heavy objects and work in various weather conditions.

Why Join Us?

• Competitive Pay: We offer a competitive salary with opportunities for overtime.
• Benefits: Comprehensive benefits package including health insurance, retirement plans, and paid time off.
• Growth Opportunities: Room for advancement within the company as you gain experience and skills.
• Community: Be a part of a supportive and friendly team

How To Apply:

Ready to take the next step in your career? 

Send your resume and cover letter to hr@coopfe.com or apply online! We can't wait to hear from you!

Requirements

 To manufacture, inspect and deliver bulk feed to customers in a manner that will optimize the cooperative’s market share and savings, improve the cooperative’s efficiency, help achieve the cooperative’s mission and goals, and result in outstanding customer service.

Feed Mill Operator/Truck Driver

• Measure, process bulk feed
• Measure and track inventory of feed ingredients in bulk bins
• Load feed trucks for delivery
• Maintain bulk and bag feed inventories
• Assist in HACCP compliance activities
• Help keep feed mill clean and free from excess dust accumulation
• Assist with driving feed and/or fertilizer truck 
• Preform basic grain handling, loading, and unloading
• Perform maintenance and repairs to equipment

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
• Watch for overhead wires when using augers
• 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

• Check lights and safety equipment daily
• Obey 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 stand 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 80 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.