Mobile Equipment Operator 1 - Heavy

State of Louisiana•Baton Rouge, LA

3d•Onsite

About The Position

This position is located within the Office of Animal Health in Food Distribution. Ready to make a meaningful impact on Louisiana’s workforce and organizational culture? Join the Louisiana Department of Agriculture & Forestry as a Mobile Equipment Operator! This position is responsible for operating State-assigned refrigerated trailer combinations (18-wheelers) to deliver USDA-donated bulk commodities to various recipient agencies each month in the assigned area. Recipient agencies also include correctional facilities and residential agencies. Grow your career with opportunities in leadership, professional development, and specialized promotional opportunities. Why Join Us? Collaborate with passionate teams in a dynamic, forward-thinking environment Enjoy autonomy, visibility, and the chance to make a real impact Play a key role in building a strong, inclusive, and high-performance culture LDAF cares about the well-being of its employees! We offer a fully employer-funded Employee Assistance Program (EAP), providing valuable support and resources to help you and your household members thrive at work and at home. The EAP is also free for all members of your household.

Requirements

Two years of experience in mobile equipment operations.

Nice To Haves

Must be willing and able to drive a forklift to load and unload tractor-trailers in the absence of a Warehouse Technician.

Responsibilities

Schedule delivery appointments to assigned recipient agencies.
Schedule appointments, as needed, in the absence of the warehouse manager, with vendors bringing bulk material to the warehouse.
Review Bills of Lading, in the absence of the warehouse manager, for receipt of inbound shipments for accuracy of material received, quantity received, condition of food, and temperature.
Review pick tickets for deliveries of outbound shipments from the warehouse for accuracy of material being delivered, quantity shipped, condition of food, and temperature.
Inspects assigned fleet property daily for wear and reports issues/preventive maintenance to Warehouse Director for immediate attention.
Transfer food between state-owned and state-contracted warehouses throughout the State of Louisiana.
Incumbent is “on call” during federally declared disasters such as hurricanes and flooding.
Must be willing and able to drive a forklift to load and unload tractor-trailers in the absence of a Warehouse Technician.
Must accept other work-related assignments from the Agriculture Assistant Division Director or Warehouse Director to ensure the Food Distribution Program meets its objective.
Performs other related duties as assigned.