Class B Driver/Warehouse Material Handler

About the position

Farmers Business Network (FBN) is on a mission to power the prosperity of family farmers and rural communities around the world, transforming how the world farms with an integrated, technology-enabled agricultural platform. We are looking for a safety minded, diligent, organized, hard-working Class B candidate who will help be responsible for material movement and local delivery of chemical, fertilizer, and seed for a central distribution warehouse. Warehouse duties are also required as needed and includes all the functions of the warehouse. This individual may manage future hires/driver warehouse workers as we grow the business.

Responsibilities

• This is a driving and delivery position, and will involve physical movement of product along with warehouse duties
• Adhering to the compliance of all legal and safety procedures.
• Managing the safe, professional and efficient deliveries direct to customers. This includes a high level of customer facing interactions and communication for scheduling and deliveries
• Ensuring the proper functioning of all tools and equipment.
• Ensuring orders are correct, accurate, safely loaded and ready for delivery
• Safe operation of all equipment (box truck, forklift, manual and electric pallet jack)
• Coordinate all required paperwork for shipment and deliveries including proper handling of returns
• Complete regular safety and quality audits
• Comply with driver/warehousing rules and regulations as well as with company policies and procedures
• Collect and verify delivery instructions
• Report defects, accidents or violations

Requirements

• Current Class B Commercial Driver License and clean MVR
• Currently have or ability to obtain Tanker and Hazardous Material endorsements
• Minimum of 5 years working experience in product delivery and distribution to customer base
• Proven work experience managing direct to customer deliveries (Final Mile)
• Knowledge of the safety and legal documentation processes for handling related driver and warehouse activities (MSDS, Equipment checklist, BOL)
• Should have excellent leadership and administration skills and abilities
• Ability to effectively manage time, resolve crisis and decision making
• Ability to efficiently coordinate workings with internal and external workers of the company
• Ability to work occasional weekend shifts during peak season
• Clean/Pass DOT drug/alcohol and physical

Nice-to-haves

• Certified, or ability to be certified on equipment (forklift, etc)
• Working understanding of WMS system
• Hazmat endorsement
• Acceptable incident history
• Comply with safety regulations
• Ability to safely handle equipment used to physically move inventory
• Extensive knowledge of applicable truck driving rules and regulations
• Adaptability and foresight to handle unexpected situations (traffic, weather conditions, etc.)

Benefits

• Competitive total compensation packages that include equity compensation (dependent upon job level)
• Incentive/bonus plans (dependent upon position)
• Paid holidays plus an additional floating holiday
• Work flexibility including paid time off and remote work if your role is eligible
• Parental leave
• Benefits including but not limited to: medical, dental, vision, wellbeing, short & long term disability, life insurance, 401k, HSA employer contributions, and more