Feed Truck Driver

Frontier Cooperative•Columbus, NE

2d•Onsite

About The Position

At Frontier Cooperative, we believe agriculture is more than a business, it's a way of life. As an agricultural leader serving Nebraska's farming communities, we provide a comprehensive range of grain, agronomy, feed, and energy products and services. But what sets us apart is how we do it: with integrity, with quality, and with a deep commitment to the communities we're proud to call home. We're looking for people who share those values and want to grow with us.

Requirements

CDL Class B required; CDL Class A accepted
Minimum one year of straight truck or tractor-trailer driving experience
No major accidents or violations within the last 24 months
Must pass a physical and substance abuse test
Able to read and interpret work orders, gauges, maps, weigh tickets, and delivery tickets
Able to write DOT inspection reports, mileage and fuel reports, and work orders
Basic math skills including proportions, percentages, and volume
Must be able to travel within the trade territory

Responsibilities

Operate bulk feed or bagged feed straight trucks to deliver product to producers and company locations throughout the trade territory
Receive nutrition orders from the mills; prepare truck and load customized bulk feed into correct internal compartments
Assist in mixing and grinding feed as needed prior to delivery
Operate internal auger upon arrival to unload feed into areas designated by the producer
Submit delivery tickets to customers and assigned location for billing
Load and deliver bagged nutrition products by hand or forklift; assist in unloading at company locations
Fasten and secure all loads before transit; maintain product transport documentation throughout each delivery
Complete and submit daily mileage and fuel reports as required
Organize and store bagged feed and seed properly in the warehouse
Monitor feed quantities and notify the Location Manager when product needs to be reordered
Fix broken bags; load feed or seed into customer vehicles as needed
Perform general cleaning and preventive maintenance of mill and warehouse areas
Perform daily pre- and post-trip inspections checking lights, turn signals, tires, lug-nuts, air pressure, horn, wipers, oil, antifreeze, belts, brakes, and fifth wheel coupler
Report unsafe equipment or major mechanical issues to a supervisor; record all repairs in the DOT inspection report
Perform or assist with routine maintenance including oil changes, filters, lights, belts, wiper blades, and grease fittings
Keep vehicle clean inside and out to promote a positive company image
Follow all company safety standards and comply with OSHA, DOT, state, and federal regulations
Obey all traffic laws; drive defensively and within posted speed limits; stop at railroad crossings when required
Renew CDL license and endorsements on time; attend safety workshops and review technical publications
Greet customers promptly and courteously; escalate unresolved complaints to supervisor as needed