Agronomy Driver

Heritage Cooperative•Kenton, OH

About The Position

The Agronomy Driver delivers dry and liquid fertilizer, crop protection products, seed, fuel, and other agronomy-related products to customer farms, fields, cooperative facilities, and other designated locations. The role transports products between cooperative facilities, warehouses, fertilizer plants, terminals, and customer locations, and supports Agronomy operations during planting, spraying, fertilizing, and harvest seasons. The driver loads, unloads, and tenders products using appropriate equipment and procedures; verifies product, quantity, destination, and delivery instructions; and communicates with Agronomy personnel about schedules, locations, customer requests, and changing delivery needs. The role requires safe operation and inspection of trucks, trailers, tenders, and related equipment, accurate completion of delivery and vehicle records, and compliance with product handling requirements, company policies, and applicable safety, environmental, state, and federal regulations. The position also includes maintaining product-handling equipment, preventing and reporting spills or other safety and environmental concerns, providing courteous customer service, supporting other cooperative areas as needed, and developing business opportunities through prospecting, networking, and referrals. Work takes place outdoors and at cooperative facilities, plants, warehouses, grain facilities, farms, fields, and customer locations. Seasonal business needs may require variable or extended hours, including early mornings, evenings, and weekends.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Valid driver's license with an acceptable motor vehicle record.
Ability to obtain and maintain any required commercial driver's license, endorsements, or other legally required credentials for assigned vehicles and products.
Ability to safely operate trucks, trailers, loading and unloading equipment, and related equipment.
Ability to understand and follow written and verbal instructions.
Ability to accurately complete required logs, records, and delivery documentation.
Ability to follow company safety procedures and applicable state and federal regulations.
Ability to communicate effectively and professionally with customers, coworkers, and supervisors.
Ability to work independently and manage time effectively.
Ability to work varying hours, including early mornings, evenings, weekends, or extended hours during peak seasons, as business needs require.
Ability to sit for extended periods while operating commercial vehicles; frequently enter and exit equipment; climb steps, ladders, platforms, and truck access points; and walk on uneven terrain.
Ability to stand, bend, stoop, kneel, crouch, reach, and maintain balance while inspecting, loading, unloading, and delivering products.
Ability to lift, carry, push, and pull materials, hoses, fittings, and equipment, including items weighing up to 50 pounds.
Ability to connect and disconnect hoses, fittings, valves, pumps, and other product-handling equipment and perform the physical requirements needed to safely operate assigned vehicles and equipment.

Nice To Haves

Previous commercial driving experience.
Previous experience in agriculture, agronomy, fertilizer, grain, petroleum, or related industries.
Experience operating agricultural, material-handling, or unloading equipment.
Experience with bulk product delivery.
Knowledge of agricultural products, farm operations, or cooperative operations.
Previous customer service experience.
Familiarity with DOT regulations, transportation requirements, or safety procedures.
Previous experience working in a seasonal or fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

Represent Heritage Cooperative’s Core Values, including superior customer service, integrity and trust, continuous improvement, and being a good partner.
Deliver fertilizer, crop protection products, seed, fuel, and other agronomy-related products to farms, fields, cooperative locations, and other destinations.
Transport products between cooperative facilities, warehouses, fertilizer plants, terminals, and customer locations.
Support Agronomy operations during peak planting, spraying, fertilizing, and harvest seasons.
Load, unload, and tender agricultural products using appropriate equipment and procedures.
Assist Agronomy personnel with product staging and movement.
Verify product type, quantity, destination, and delivery instructions before departure and upon arrival.
Communicate with Agronomy staff about schedules, locations, product requirements, customer requests, and delivery changes.
Follow label requirements, product-handling procedures, and applicable regulations for agricultural materials.
Accurately and promptly complete delivery tickets, load documentation, truck logs, and other required records.
Complete pre-trip and post-trip inspections and report vehicle or equipment issues.
Safely and efficiently operate trucks, trailers, tenders, and related agronomy equipment.
Help keep fertilizer and product-handling equipment clean, safe, and operational.
Prevent product contamination, spills, leaks, and environmental releases; promptly report spills, leaks, damaged containers, product discrepancies, and other concerns.
Consider field conditions, access roads, bridges, weight restrictions, weather, and other factors affecting safe delivery.
Provide professional and courteous service to customers and refer customer questions, concerns, and product needs to Agronomy personnel.
Support other cooperative areas based on seasonal and business needs.
Follow company safety policies, OSHA/DOT requirements, state and federal laws, and applicable environmental and agricultural regulations.
Maintain a dependable, energetic, and team-oriented attitude and follow safety regulations.
Develop new business opportunities through prospecting, networking, and referrals.
Perform other duties as assigned.