Feed Truck Driver - Sleepy Eye, MN (CDL Assistance Available)

Christensen Farms•Sleepy Eye, MN

1d•$22 - $26

About The Position

Christensen Farms is hiring a Feed Truck Driver to deliver feed safely, accurately, and on time to designated sow, nursery, finish, or wean-to-finish sites according to daily truck schedules. The company provides full financial assistance for CDL training and licensing for people looking to begin a trucking career. The position is based in Sleepy Eye, Minnesota. The driver is expected to follow company driving standards, highway regulations, and safe, courteous driving practices; keep scheduled hours covered; participate in safety meetings; and respect company and contract partners’ property. Drivers must remain alert and fit to operate equipment and work at company and customer facilities, and conduct themselves with honesty and integrity. The role also includes scheduled truck washing, pre-operation vehicle inspections, reporting needed repairs to the Manager, and caring for assigned tools and equipment. Other duties may include assisting in mill operations, maintenance, or the truck shop and wash area; repairing minor feed-bin damage; maintaining accurate driving and delivery records; keeping work areas clean, neat, and safe; safeguarding goods in transit; and completing company-provided HACCP training.

Requirements

Possess and maintain a valid commercial driver’s license in accordance with federal DOT and Minnesota regulations.
Class A CDL required.
Meet federal DOT qualification requirements, including passing a physical examination and drug/alcohol testing, having a satisfactory driving record, and meeting other Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulation requirements.
Meet Motor Vehicle and CF insurer requirements and have a desirable driving record.
Be able to understand and follow driving instructions and road maps.
Demonstrate a cooperative attitude and teamwork approach.
Take pride in quality of work and perform effectively in a fast-paced environment.
Demonstrate a positive customer service mindset and treat equipment respectfully.

Responsibilities

Deliver feed safely, accurately, and on time to designated sites according to daily truck schedules.
Follow highway regulations and company driving standards, including driving 5–10 mph below posted limits in towns, not using jake brakes in town, keeping headlights on, wearing seatbelts, and not carrying unauthorized passengers.
Drive safely and courteously, be courteous on the road, and respect producers’ property and company equipment.
Ensure scheduled hours are covered each week and participate in safety meetings.
Remain alert, attentive, and fit to operate equipment, load and unload, and work within and around company and customer facilities.
Wash trucks as scheduled and maintain clean vehicles.
Inspect vehicles before operating equipment and report needed repairs to the Manager.
Care for and inventory tools and equipment assigned to the driving unit.
Assist in other mill areas as needed, potentially including mill operations, maintenance, and the truck shop or wash area.
Repair minor damage to feed bins.
Maintain accurate, easy-to-read records, including log books, feed delivery records, trip reports, and vehicle inspection sheets.
Help maintain a clean, neat, and safe work area and building.
Safeguard valuable goods in transit.
Complete HACCP training provided by the Company’s HACCP Coordinator.
Conduct oneself with honesty and integrity and support the company mission and values.