CDL Driver\Warehouse Associate - GRAINCO FS - Ottawa, IL

GROWMARK, Inc.•Ottawa, IL

7d•$19 - $21•Onsite

About The Position

The FS brand represents a standard of excellence for agricultural and energy-related products. It's the people who represent the FS brand that set it apart. As local cooperatives, FS Companies believe it is their responsibility to ensure that our earth, our communities, and businesses perform together, sustainably. FS Companies are committed to ensuring the continued profitability for the company, their owners, and their customers, while enacting to help the environment and greater good. Operates a single, tandem or multi-axle configuration truck for delivery and/or pick-up of agronomy and/or energy products following specified time schedules to/from the company locations or customer locations and various other warehouse operations activities to achieve profitable business growth.

Requirements

Normally requires a high school diploma or the equivalent thereof, and 2 years or more of related work experience to demonstrate knowledge of and the ability to safely operate tractor trailer or tender truck equipment and to meet company and DOT standards.
Demonstrates essential abilities including business knowledge, collaboration, communication, customer focus, decision making and skill development.
Must have (or have the ability to obtain within six months) and maintain a Class A CDL license with required endorsements and any other applicable certification, license or permit, valid medical card and satisfactory driving record, as applicable.
Ability to work extended hours and on-call as business conditions warrant.
Must be able to obtain and maintain other applicable certifications, licenses, and permits.
Occasionally exposed or required to: Extreme weather conditions (hot, cold, wet, etc.)
Noisy conditions
May need to work beyond normal business hours at certain times of year
Working conditions may include dust, fumes, chemicals, and electrical hazards with appropriate safety measures
May be required to work at varying heights
Lift 51 - 70 lbs.

Responsibilities

Operates all assigned vehicles, single, tandem, or multi axle configurations, forklifts, etc. in accordance with established safety standards and proper vehicle operation techniques.
Performs and records daily safety checks of assigned vehicle(s) and associated equipment by conducting pre-trip inspections, such as checking fuel and oil levels, inspecting tires, lights, and brakes. Follows the preventative maintenance program and maintains a clean truck to present a professional appearance.
Loads and unloads containers, pallets, or materials and products, safely on trucks, or trailers by hand or by forklift truck. When loading, ensures loads are evenly balanced and distributed from the front of the trailer to the back and from side to side and loads them in accordance with the DOT regulations.
Ensures that all deliveries and pickups are made in accordance with time schedules and performs duties in a manner that promotes superior customer service and professionalism within the company and the industry.
Ensures that all associated documentation, delivery slips, and invoices are completed accurately and returned to the branch location at the end of the day in order to ensure timely receiving and payment of invoices.
Warehousing duties, including, but not limited to, loading and unloading product, organizing products for delivery and warehouse inventory management.
Responsible for maintaining company equipment according to company standards, adheres to the company Uniform Policy, and maintains the appropriate professional image.
Performs all other duties as assigned.

Benefits

fully funded pension
medical insurance
dental insurance
vision insurance
life insurance
supplemental plans like accident, critical illness, disability, hospital indemnity, and identity theft protection
generous paid time off (PTO)
paid holidays
401(k) plan with company matching
free Employee Assistance Program (EAP)