Truck Driver/Operations Specialist
Job Description
Job Detail
- Under general supervision, carry out general labor responsibilities promptly and efficiently
- Responsibilities include:
- Prepare trucks and railcars for loading/unloading, which require sampling, loosening large nuts, opening hatches, and attaching and/or detaching flexible hoses
- Load and unload agricultural inputs from railcars and/or trucks using heavy or light duty machinery/equipment
- Conduct and properly record repairs and daily, weekly and monthly maintenance tasks
- Regularly inspect in-use equipment
- Monitor and maintain quality of inventory ( include blended, bulk or packaged product)
- Deliver products such as fertilizer, chemical, seed, feed and other to customer sites ensuring accurate and on time deliveries in a safe, timely, and professional manner
- Ensure compliance with all local, state, and federal laws including but not limited to pre-trip and post-trip reporting, proper load securement and hours of service
- Keep all work areas and vehicles in a clean, orderly and safe condition
- Conduct regular housekeeping duties such as sweeping, shoveling, power washing, scraping and cleaning up spills
- Complete appropriate record keeping
- Perform grounds maintenance including snow removal
- Perform warehouse work including driving loader, loading/unloading inventory, forklift operation, and general maintenance
- Promptly report any customer complaints, repair or maintenance needs, or safety concerns to supervisor
- Maintain and promote a strong safety culture and follow all safety policies, procedures, and regulations
- Identify and communicate workplace hazards and correct or seek assistance in correcting unsafe actions or conditions
- Follow all company policies, procedures, and safety requirements
- Perform other duties as needed or assigned to ensure facility operates smoothly and customers receive excellent customer service
Minimum Qualifications (required)
Class A CDL- Must meet minimum age requirement
- Ability to read, write and communicate in English and understand highway traffic signs and signals
Additional Qualifications
High School diploma or GED preferred - Maintain or be able to obtain a CDL and DOT medical card
- Ability to work additional hours and occasional weekends to meet business demands
- Hazmat, Tanker, and Air Brake endorsements preferred
- Agriculture background preferred
- Customer service experience preferred
- Bulk liquid, Pressure trailer, or Forklift experience preferred
- Pre-employment screening is based on the job requirements and industry guidelines and or not be required for the position
- If required, selected candidates must pass pre-employment screenings to include all or a combination of drug, criminal, motor vehicle check, physical requirements and FMSCA Clearinghouse
Physical Requirements
Ability to lift 75 pounds- Ability to climb rail cars, ladders, stairs, and bins and into back of trailer
- Ability to work in dust and adverse weather conditions and temperatures
CHS offers a competitive total rewards package - Compensation includes base wage and, depending upon position, include other earnings such as bonus, incentives and commissions
- Actual pay offered will vary based on multiple factors which include, without limitation, experience, education, training, specialized skills and certifications, minimum wage/salary requirements under local law
Benefits include medical, dental, vision, wellness programs, life insurance, health and dependent care spending accounts, paid time off, 401(k), pension, profit sharing, short- and long-term disability, tuition reimbursement and adoption assistance, subject to the eligibility requirements for each benefit plan
CHS is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disability
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- In addition, a CHS recruiter will not ask for confidential information over the phone or in an email, or request money from a candidate involved in an offer process
- If you have questions regarding an employment opportunity, please reach out to chscareers@chsinc
- com; to verify that the communication is from CHS
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