Feed Truck Driver

Summit Agricultural Group•Alden Township, IA

About The Position

The Feed Truck Driver delivers feed rations to cattle every day, on time and in the correct amounts, using a feed truck. The driver works closely with the cattle manager and cattle crews to keep bunks consistent and cattle on feed. The role involves loading rations according to the daily feed sheet, delivering feed to assigned pens and bunks, recording delivered amounts, and reporting observations or problems along the route. The driver also inspects, fuels, greases, and cleans the truck, reports mechanical issues, and helps with basic maintenance. The position requires safe work practices, a positive attitude, and positive working relationships with co-workers, vendors, and clients. Work takes place both inside and outside, depending on cattle locations, with exposure to outdoor weather. The work environment may be loud, and additional fumes and dust may be noticeable during seasonal months. This is a full-time position working Monday through Friday and/or every other weekend, with a day off during the week depending on the schedule. Additional hours may be required during staffing challenges or seasonal needs.

Requirements

Valid driver's license with a clean driving record.
Reliable and punctual.
Able to work early mornings, weekends, and holidays.
Basic math and record-keeping skills.
Ability to read scales and feed sheets.
Ability to stand, walk, sit, use hands to handle objects, tools, or controls, reach, climb stairs, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl, and talk or hear.
Ability to repeatedly perform movements such as bending, lifting, and hand movements as needed to complete tasks.
Ability to frequently lift or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift or move up to 50 pounds.
Ability to lift up to 75 pounds and climb ladders and over gates.
Ability to climb in and out of livestock trailers as short as 48 inches in height.
Vision abilities including close, distance, color, and peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust.

Responsibilities

Load feed rations at the commodity area according to the daily feed sheet.
Deliver feed to assigned pens and bunks on schedule, following the set feeding order and call amounts.
Operate the feed truck safely and distribute feed evenly and consistently along the bunk.
Record delivered amounts accurately at the end of each day using a USB drive.
Note bunk conditions, including empty, slick, leftover, or spoiled feed, and report them to the cattle manager.
Report sick, injured, or out cattle and any fence, gate, or water problems observed along the route.
Perform daily pre-trip and post-trip inspections; fuel, grease, and clean the truck.
Report mechanical issues promptly and assist with basic maintenance as needed.
Operate heavy equipment such as a payloader, skid steer, tractor, and feed truck.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Maintain a positive attitude and positive relationships with co-workers, vendors, and clients.
Work safely and follow all safety policies.