CDL Farm Hand

Hirzel Farms•Luckey, OH

13d•Onsite

About The Position

Hirzel Canning Company feeds people. Hirzel Canning Company & Farms is a 5th-generation family company with a passion for serving the community. Our Dei Fratelli brand is your source for locally-grown tomato and sauerkraut products. We seek individuals that share our core values, our commitment to future generations, and our passion for providing food that brings families together. A few of the benefits you’ll experience at Hirzel Canning Company are: Competitive Pay Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance Annual Pay Increases Employer 401(k) Matching Health Savings Account with Employer Contributions Health and Wellness Program Community Involvement Family-Centric Environment Candidates must be willing and able to pass a pre-employment drug screen. JOB SUMMARY & KEY OBJECTIVES: The CDL Farm Hand will provide support for a variety of seasonal and year-round transportation and general operation needs across our farming and compost facilities. This person will be responsible for hauling grain, water, manure, compost, seed, and other agricultural materials using a range of equipment, including semi trucks, dump trailers, straight trucks, and flatbeds.

Requirements

Must hold a valid CDL class “A” (air brakes) driver’s license
Must be able to operate standard transmission.
Must pass pre-employment and random drug & alcohol screenings
Must have at least one year of driving experience
Must have a clean record and solid work history (Semi/Tractor Trailer)
Good oral and written communication skills

Responsibilities

Operate standard transmission vehicles
Haul grain from fields to the Farm during both small-grain and fall harvest periods
Fill and transport water using straight dump trucks fitted with tanks to and from tomato fields during planting season
Load and haul spray trailers (flatbed semi trailers with tanks) to support tomato crop growth and harvest
Frequently “drop and hook” trailers during tomato season.
Load, transport, and dump manure from horse or dairy farms to our compost facility using dump trucks or semi truck and trailer combinations
Deliver compost from the compost facility to customer sites and farm fields using appropriate vehicles
Haul grain to and from the Farm and various grain facilities, including unloading trailers (manual crank handle)
Deliver palletized loads of seed or grain using van trailers, flatbed trucks, or pickup with flatbed trailers
Rotate vehicles and equipment to and from shops, performing maintenance and Department of Transportation (DOT) as needed
General support for all team members
Maintain stock of truck parts and consumables including fluid, bulbs, spare houses, etc.
Schedule routine fleet maintenance and coordinate repairs with the Hirzel Transfer Fleet Manager as needed
Schedule and Coordinate repairs with fleet manager
Provide support for the maintenance team by running for parts and being a helper when needed
Able to work Saturdays and Sundays when required (generally occurs during pack season)
Compliance with all HCC and FMCSA policies and procedures
Commitment to our purpose and core values
Commitment to performing job duties in a safe manner and watching out for the safety of others
Compliance with all Company policies and procedures.
Takes ownership of work to make sure it is completed accurately, efficiently and on time. Will work with a sense of urgency, enthusiasm, and commitment and will encourage others to do the same.
Will promote a positive attitude. Responsible for establishing and maintaining positive working relationships that are based on respect for all.
Will embrace Plant/Company change and support its implementation.