CDL A Driver-Johnston Agronomy

Southern States Cooperative • Johnston, SC

74d

About The Position

Operates a commercial motor vehicle tractor and trailer combination to transport agricultural products between Southern States Cooperative, Inc. (SSC) facilities and to customer sites within a designated region. Load types may include dry and liquid bulk products, equipment, and/or packaged merchandise. Products are based on division and facility location, and range from fertilizer, crop protectants and treatment products, to feed, seed, and farm supplies. Represents SSC in a professional manner to customers. Assists with various warehouse and facility operations. Strictly adheres to government regulations and SSC operating procedures while working independently. Vehicles meet Class A designation from the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (any combination of vehicles with a GVWR of 26,001 or more pounds provided the GVWR of the vehicle(s) being towed is in excess of 10,000 pounds).

Requirements

• Requires a High School Diploma or General Education Degree (GED).
• Requires six (6) months of Class A commercial driving experience.
• Knowledge of agricultural industry and related products strongly preferred.
• Valid Class A Commercial Driver's License (CDL) required.
• Ability to effectively apply knowledge of a variety of agricultural products, services, and agricultural operations.
• Ability to work well independently and follow safety, quality control and operating procedures at all times.
• Ability to effectively operate a forklift, hand truck, pallet jack, and other industrial equipment.
• Ability to effectively apply knowledge of how machines and mechanical processes work to troubleshoot and perform general maintenance and repair of equipment and vehicles.
• Ability to communicate with customers in a professional manner.
• Ability to utilize GPS equipment.
• Computer literacy to operate SSC business systems.
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply, divide and calculate percentages in all units of measure.
• Attention to detail.
• Ability to speak, read, write the English language in a proficient manner.
• Ability to complete logs and paperwork in a legible, organized, and timely manner.
• Ability to calmly and effectively work with time constraints and deadlines.
• Ability to demonstrate teamwork and flexibility to meet customer and business needs.
• Ability to work extended hours to meet business demands.

Nice To Haves

• Hazardous Materials Endorsement.
• Tanker Endorsement.
• Licensing for Pesticides and related products.
• Forklift Certification.

Responsibilities

• Communicate with facility management and counterparts to assess daily merchandise delivery and operations needs.
• Assist with planning delivery schedules and routes.
• Safely operate tractor and trailer combinations including: flat bed, liquid nurse tanker, dry tender, and Killebrew dump trailer.
• Transport dry and liquid bulk products, farm supplies, equipment, and/or packaged merchandise to proper destinations in accordance with SSC policies, DOT regulations and local traffic laws.
• Load or assist with loading of dry and liquid bulk products.
• Verify load documentation and inventory availability.
• Effectively operate equipment controls on trailer and at facility according to standard operating procedures for bulk loading.
• Monitor scales, meters, gauges, and terminal controls to verify weight/quantity.
• Utilize proper equipment to load or assist with loading palleted merchandise, equipment, and farm supplies.
• Off-load or assist with off-loading merchandise at destination by either dropping trailer, dispensing from tank, or utilizing forklift and material handling equipment.
• Review shipping documentation with customers.
• Perform pre- and post-trip vehicle safety inspections.
• Maintain mileage and fuel logs.
• Review and complete shipping documentation including bills of lading, reports, documentation, and automated systems accurately and in a timely manner.
• Represent SSC in a positive manner through professional and courteous communication with customers and business partners.
• Review account details with customers during deliveries.
• Provide information on delivered products and equipment.
• Collect account payments.
• Confirm future deliveries with customers to maintain their required inventory.
• Properly utilize and maintain equipment and vehicles.
• Perform routine preventive maintenance and repair to keep equipment and vehicles in good working condition.
• Notify supervisor of vehicle and equipment service needs to ensure timely repair or replacement.
• Depending upon location, may perform a variety of functions to assist team with daily operations.
• Maintain a clean and orderly work area by keeping tools, equipment and supplies in proper places.
• Perform work safely as to not cause harm to yourself, customers, property, co-workers, equipment, or inventory.
• Utilize Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) as required.
• Perform all other job functions as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Industry: Building Material and Garden Equipment and Supplies Dealers
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees