Feed Driver (Gothenburg, NE)

About the position

Job Overview: Operate a commercial motor vehicle safely, courteously, and professionally. Maintain compliance with all applicable Federal, State, and local regulations and company policies and procedures. Provide on-time delivery of undamaged freight to customers.

Responsibilities

• Safely operates a company-owned and provided commercial motor vehicle.
• Effectively communicates with dispatch as required.
• Physically meets the demands of required duties as described in the Physical Requirements section of this Job Profile.
• Inspects the truck/trailers for any defects that may affect the safe operation of the unit.
• Reports any defects or problems with the truck/trailers to the appropriate individuals.
• Maintains all required paperwork associated with each particular load.
• Reviews paperwork to determine the nature of the load, customer location, and delivery route.
• Ensures the proper preparation of hazardous waste manifest.
• Operates pickup/trailer in accordance with Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations regarding hours of service.
• Complies with all company and customer requirements on using personal protective equipment (PPE).
• Properly maintains all records required by the company and governmental agencies.
• Reports all accidents and/or work-related injuries to the appropriate manager.
• Maintains proper communication with the manager on status.
• Maintains compliance with all other applicable Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or G.E.D. is required.
• Class 'A' CDL Operator License and DOT Physical.
• Minimum of one year of driving experience is required.
• Knowledge of bio-security precautions relating to pork production facilities and driving/hauling equipment.
• Skill in operating pickup/trailer in bad weather, hazardous driving conditions, and poor roads.
• Ability to sit and remain alert while driving for an aggregate period of up to 11 hours without a 10-hour break.
• Ability to perform occasional squatting, kneeling, bending, and climbing while inspecting truck equipment and loaded materials.
• Ability to manually handle material and equipment requiring a lifting/handling force up to 50-75 pounds.

Benefits

• Targeted pay range of $21.50 - $29.94 USD per hour, depending on experience and qualifications.
• Choice between a Preferred Provider Organization (PPO) plan and a High Deductible Health Plan (HDHP) plan.
• Two options for dental coverage, covering preventative care at 100%.
• Group rate vision benefits.
• Complimentary Basic Life Insurance and voluntary life insurance policies.
• Short-Term and Long-Term Disability coverage at no cost to the employee.
• Traditional pre-tax 401(k) plan and Roth 401(k) plan with company match.
• Generous paid time off program, including a life event day and volunteer day.
• Participation in a Company Short-Term Incentive Plan (STI).