Material Handler/Ag Equipment Delivery Driver

Ag Growth•Boone, IA

10d•Onsite

About The Position

Prepare and ship agricultural-related products, receive and stock warehouse inventory and merchandise, and deliver equipment to customers using a company-provided 1-ton pickup truck and 32-foot gooseneck trailer. Deliveries include assembled products such as portable grain augers, conveyors, and other agricultural equipment. The position combines indoor and outdoor work in varying conditions and temperatures. Overnight travel is minimal, up to 25 nights per year, and related travel expenses are paid. The role includes preparing shipments from pick lists, processing incoming products, maintaining inventory, loading and unloading agricultural equipment, making customer deliveries, and operating forklifts, tractors, company vehicles, and other equipment as needed. When not driving, the employee works in the warehouse. The employee is expected to maintain a safe and orderly work area and an acceptable safety and driving record, and to keep the Branch Manager informed of work status, workload, potential problems, and assignment progress.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
At least one year of forklift experience.
At least one year of equipment and trailer-pulling experience.
Knowledge of DOT guidelines and how they apply to the position.
Basic computer skills.
Strong mathematical aptitude, analytical, critical-thinking, and problem-solving skills.
Effective verbal and written communication and comprehension skills.
Ability to interpret a pick list and accurately document order fulfillment.
Ability to work efficiently and accurately at a fast pace, multitask, prioritize duties, and maintain high attention to detail.
Mechanical aptitude, strong hand-eye coordination, and hand dexterity.
Ability to work outdoors in all weather conditions year-round.
Ability to follow directions and willingness to learn new tasks and skills.
Ability to maintain an acceptable safety and driving record.

Nice To Haves

General knowledge of warehouse operations.
Prior experience hauling oversize farm equipment.
Experience with a machinery dealership or manufacturer.
Previous small-package or parcel shipping experience with UPS or FedEx.

Responsibilities

Use written pick lists to prepare and package shipments, pulling inventory from warehouse shelving, racking, or the outdoor storage yard.
Prepare shipping documents and labels according to pick lists, and prepare shipment quotations and estimates.
Receive shipments from vendors and suppliers and document incoming product.
Work with the Branch Inventory Support Associate to process incoming shipments, box and wrap or bag parts, stock shelving and racking, and assist with inventory audits and cycle counts.
Re-box or re-crate products as needed and refurbish damaged or aged products when possible; report non-compliant product.
Load and unload flatbed trailers carrying agricultural equipment, including unpalletized and irregularly shaped or sized loads.
Deliver equipment to customers using the company 1-ton pickup and gooseneck trailer.
Operate a forklift, tractor, company vehicles, and other equipment needed to perform the job.
Troubleshoot equipment and make emergency repairs when possible.
Assist with ordering and restocking packaging and departmental materials and supplies.
Keep the Branch Manager advised of work status, workload, potential problems, and progress on assignments.
Keep the work area and equipment safe, clean, and orderly while following prescribed safety regulations.
Maintain an acceptable safety and driving record.
Work in the warehouse when not driving.
Perform additional related duties as requested or required.