Feed Truck Driver

Summit•Alden, IA

About The Position

The Feed Truck Driver delivers feed rations to cattle every day, on time and in the right 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 position is performed inside and outside, depending on the location of the cattle, and involves exposure to outdoor weather conditions. The work environment can be loud, with additional fumes and dust more 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 and seasonal needs.

Requirements

Valid driver's license with a clean driving record.
Reliable and punctual, and able to work early mornings, weekends, and holidays.
Basic math and record-keeping skills, including the ability to read scales and feed sheets.
Ability to operate heavy equipment such as a payloader, skid steer, tractor, and feed truck.
Ability to stand, walk, sit, use hands to handle or feel objects, tools, or controls, reach with hands and arms, climb stairs, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl, and talk or hear.
Ability to continuously repeat necessary movements such as bending, lifting, and different hand movements 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 that can be as short as 48 inches in height.
Close, distance, color, and peripheral vision; depth perception; and the ability to adjust focus.

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 to distribute feed evenly and consistently along the bunk.
Record delivered amounts accurately at the end of each day through a USB drive.
Note bunk conditions, including empty bunks, slick conditions, leftover feed, or spoiled feed, and report them to the cattle manager.
Report sick, injured, or out cattle and any fence, gate, or water problems noticed along the route.
Perform daily pre-trip and post-trip inspections; fuel, grease, and clean the truck.
Promptly report mechanical issues and help with basic maintenance as needed.
Operate heavy equipment such as a payloader, skid steer, tractor, and feed truck.
Maintain a positive attitude and positive relationships with co-workers, vendors, and clients.
Perform duties safely and follow all safety policies.
Perform other duties as assigned.