Egg and Produce Truck Driver

About the position

The Egg and Produce Truck Driver operates heavy (over 26,001 lbs) straight truck to support scheduled pick up, transportation, and delivery of product and packaging materials between farms, packing plants, warehouses, and other designated locations. This is a safety sensitive position.

Responsibilities

• Conducts pre and post trip vehicle inspections, accurately completes and submits electronic driver logs, inspection records and other required documents.
• Operates material handling equipment including but not limited to forklifts, powered and manual hand jacks, hand carts, manual and powered dock plates, and load retention devices, for the purpose of loading, unloading, and securing goods for transit.
• Interacts frequently with farmers, plant and warehouse personnel, supervision, and others in a professional and positive manner which reflects favorably upon CROPP Cooperative.
• Performs quality control process steps ensuring complete and accurate activity information including but not limited to quantity and condition of goods.
• Identifies and responds to potential and actual exception conditions, taking action to ensure timely and satisfactory resolution.
• Using recommended tools and chemicals, follows sanitation procedures in accordance with CROPP's Quality Assurance standard operating procedures.
• Follows and complies with applicable Federal and State regulations, CROPP Cooperative policies and best practices including but not limited to safety and biosecurity.
• Communicates with supervision and/or shipping locations as required to identify and respond to transportation and delivery exception conditions.
• Drives shuttle truck, milk truck, or acts as driver's assistant as required.
• Assists intake operator at Chaseburg Creamery as required.
• Other duties as assigned by supervisor.

Requirements

• Must possess and maintain Class B Commercial Driver's License with interstate operating privileges. (Class A is preferred)
• Must possess and maintain current FMCSA Medical Certificate.
• Must attain and maintain forklift operator certificate.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds regularly, occasionally lift up to 100 pounds with assistance, ability to push/pull objects up to 2,500 pounds using material handling equipment.
• Basic math skills including arithmetic; ability to perform and interpret basic calculations related to count, weight, time, rate, and distance.
• Critical thinking and decision making skills; able to make effective decisions among primarily known / understood conditions with occasional variables.
• Effective collaborative skills; must perform comfortably in group settings.
• Must be able to read, write, and understand English.
• Verbal and written communication skills; ability to follow instructions and to clearly express ideas in a concise and professional manner.
• Strong work ethic with history of good attendance.
• Ability to support schedule changes upon short notice.
• Ability to work effectively and maintain deadlines.
• Capacity for stress in service-oriented environment.

Benefits

• Comprehensive Health Insurance - Choice of plans for you and your family, including some that can be paired with an HSA (which CROPP contributes to on your behalf)
• Supplemental insurances: we offer accidental insurance, critical illness insurance, and hospital indemnity insurance.
• Time Off - 136 hours in the 1st year of employment prorated by start date. Plus 9 paid holidays, plus one floating holiday to use at will.
• 6 Weeks Paid Parental Leave - For all gendered partners in childbirth or adoption.
• Vision & Dental Insurance - Free annual eye exam, discounts on glasses/contacts, flexible dental network, adult ortho.
• 401k - We match 100% up to the first 3% of an employee's contribution, and then 50% for 3.1%-5.0% of employee contributions.
• Free services at five local Neighborhood Family Clinics.
• Tuition Reimbursement - Up to $1,500 per year to support continuing higher education.
• Life Insurance - $50,000 policy funded by CROPP for each employee. Supplemental voluntary coverage available for employees, spouses, and children.
• Short-Term & Long-Term Disability/AD&D Insurance - $50,000 of life insurance coverage of $50,000 of AD&D coverage funded by CROPP for each employee.
• Employee Assistance Program - Free and Confidential for employees, spouses, and dependents.
• Free onsite fitness centers available 24/7
• Free biometric screenings (cholesterol, glucose, blood pressure) and health coaching.
• Financial advisors and seminars
• Annual $360 Lifestyle Spending Account
• $65 monthly massage/chiropractic reimbursement
• Flexible Scheduling
• On-site all-organic cafeterias