Seasonal CDL Driver - New Century FS, Whitten, IA

GROWMARK, Inc.•Whitten, IA

7d•Onsite

About The Position

New Century FS is seeking a Seasonal CDL Driver to operate and maintain trucks and forklifts for the delivery and pick-up of agronomy/energy products. This role is crucial for achieving profitable business growth by ensuring timely deliveries to company and customer locations. The company is headquartered in Ames, Iowa, with branches across Central to Northwest Iowa and Southeast South Dakota, and is part of the GROWMARK System.

Requirements

Normally requires a high school diploma or the equivalent.
Demonstrates essential abilities including business knowledge, collaboration, communication, customer focus, decision making and skill development.
Must possess or have the ability to obtain and maintain a CDL License with required endorsements and any other certification, license or permit, valid medical card and satisfactory driving record, as applicable.
Ability to work extended hours as business conditions warrant.
Ability and willingness to participate in required training that may include education on GROWMARK’s policies and procedures and additional training as it relates to the requirements of the position.

Responsibilities

Operates and maintains single, tandem or multi-axle trucks/trailers and forklifts for delivery/pick-up of agronomy/energy products following specified time schedules to/from the company locations or customer locations.
Operates and maintains all assigned vehicles, single, tandem, or multi axle configurations, forklifts, etc in accordance with established safety standards and proper vehicle operation techniques.
Performs and records daily safety checks of assigned vehicle(s) and associated equipment by conducting pre-trip inspections, such as checking fuel and oil levels, inspecting tires, lights, and brakes.
Follows the preventative maintenance program and maintains a clean truck to present a professional appearance.
Loads and unloads trucks according to company policies and DOT regulations.
Ensures that all deliveries and pick-ups, and all associated documentation are made according to company expectations and standards.
Responsible for maintaining company equipment according to company standards.
Adheres to the company Uniform Policy, and maintains the appropriate professional image.
Follows GROWMARK’s Code of Conduct and Corporate Compliance Program, Environmental Health and Safety, OSHA and DOT policies and procedures, as they apply.
Demonstrates the FS Way Standards: Trust, Responsiveness, Excellence, Expertise and Solution Focused.
Perform basic shop maintenance.
Performs all other duties as assigned.