Feedtruck Driver

INNOVATIVE LIVESTOCK SERVICES INC•Lyons, KS

16h•Onsite

About The Position

Knight Feedlot Inc is looking for a full-time Feed Truck Driver for the feed lot located in Lyons, KS. The successful candidate for this position must be able to pass post offer employment testing. This position offers competitive wages commensurate with experience and a generous benefit package. Summary: Drives feed truck to deliver feed to animals in an efficient and timely manner.

Requirements

Adaptability - Adapt to changes in the work environment.
Attendance/Punctuality - Is consistently at work and on time.
Cost Consciousness - Conserve organizational resources.
Dependability - Follow instructions, respond to management direction; keep commitments; complete tasks on time or notify appropriate person with an alternate plan.
Ethics - Treat people with respect; work with integrity and ethically.
Initiative - Ask for and offer help when needed.
Innovation - Generate suggestions for improving work.
Interpersonal Keep emotions under control.
Judgment Exhibit sound and accurate judgment.
Oral Communication - Listen and get clarification; respond well to questions.
Organizational Support - Follow policies and procedures; complete administrative tasks correctly and on time.
Planning/Organizing - Use time efficiently.
Problem Solving Identify and resolve problems in a timely manner.
Quality - Demonstrate accuracy and thoroughness.
Quantity - Complete work in timely manner.
Safety and Security - Observe safety and security procedures.
Team Work - Contribute to building a positive team spirit.
Technical Skills Strive to continuously build knowledge and skills; share expertise with others.
Written Communication - Able to read and interpret written information.
High school diploma or general education degree (GED); or one to three months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Ability to read a limited number of two- and three-syllable words and to recognize similarities and differences between words and between series of numbers. Ability to print and speak simple sentences.
Ability to add and subtract two digit numbers and to multiply and divide with 10's and 100's. Ability to perform these operations using units of American weight measurement, volume, and distance.
Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed but uninvolved written or oral instructions. Ability to deal with problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations.

Responsibilities

Work with the applicable feed delivery software system to ensure that proper rations are loaded and fed to the proper bunk.
Accurately load trucks to specified load size.
Operate front end loader to load feed ingredients.
Deliver feed to bunks in an evenly distributed manner.
Notify appropriate personnel regarding repairs or maintenance needed.
Follow equipment service checklist daily and perform minor repairs as needed.
Communicate with other drivers feed delivery overages/underages.
Maintain housekeeping in the feed area (sweeping, shoveling, etc.)
Ensure compliance with all OSHA/safety procedures, rules and regulations.