CDL Truck Driver/ Operations Support
About The Position
As a CDL Truck Driver / Operations Support team member, you will deliver fertilizer and crop protection products to customers and help keep daily operations running smoothly. The position combines commercial driving, equipment operation, fertilizer blending, inventory management, and facility support. Work varies by day and may include delivering products to growers, operating blending equipment, assisting with inventory, or helping maintain the fleet and facility. The role supports customers and agricultural operations in a team-oriented environment and requires flexibility to help with seasonal business needs. The position is based at SGS Retail in Greenwood, Mississippi, with travel required of less than 10%. Work may take place indoors and outdoors in varying weather conditions. Agricultural hours may vary with business needs and can include early mornings, late evenings, weekends, and holidays. Regularly lifting and carrying up to 50 pounds is required.
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED.
- Valid Class A or Class B Commercial Driver's License (CDL).
- Required endorsements to transport hazardous materials and chemical products.
- Strong attention to detail and commitment to safety.
- Ability to accurately and safely operate heavy equipment, including semi-trucks, trailers, sprayers/applicators, forklifts, and other agricultural equipment, or learn to operate listed equipment.
- Basic computer skills, including experience with Microsoft Office, Outlook, and mobile applications.
- Ability to learn and navigate company systems and software.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills with customers, management, and team members.
- Positive attitude, strong work ethic, and willingness to help where needed.
- Ability to regularly lift and carry up to 50 pounds.
- Ability to work indoors and outdoors in varying weather conditions.
- Flexibility to work seasonal agricultural hours as business needs dictate, potentially including early mornings, late evenings, weekends, and holidays.
Nice To Haves
- One year or more of related experience and/or training is preferred.
- Knowledge of basic farm equipment and agricultural operations.
Responsibilities
- Load, transport, and deliver fertilizer and crop input products to customer locations using commercial vehicles.
- Safely transport hazardous and non-hazardous materials in compliance with state and federal DOT regulations.
- Complete pre-trip and post-trip inspections, driver logs, and transportation documentation; use HAZMAT placarding when required.
- Provide customer service while representing the company in the field.
- Help maintain trucks, trailers, forklifts, and other assigned equipment; monitor vehicle condition and operational readiness.
- Assist with scheduling routine maintenance and required inspections, keep vehicles and equipment clean and safe, and promptly report maintenance needs.
- Operate fertilizer blending systems and support product mixing operations.
- Assist with inventory management, product storage, and related recordkeeping.
- Calculate application and blending amounts to ensure product accuracy.
- Operate forklifts, skid steers, and other material-handling equipment.
- Support daily operational tasks, special projects, and seasonal business needs.
- Participate in training and development opportunities and provide backup support across the location as needed.
- Collaborate with team members to provide customers with excellent service and support.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
High school or GED
