SEASONAL GRAIN OPERATIONS/CDL DRIVER

UNITED COOPERATIVE•Town of Black Creek, WI

7d•Onsite

About The Position

Support the cooperative’s grain division by completing daily duties during the busy harvest season. Provide excellent customer service to customers and perform duties as assigned by the Location Manager with a safety-first mindset. This role also involves providing safe and efficient transportation of commodities and farm supply products for the benefit of United Cooperative and its member owners.

Requirements

Excellent people skills, with an ability to collaborate with a team.
Flexible and able to multitask; can work within a fast-moving environment.
Valid Class A CDL
Ability to work long hours as needed.
Must be able to work in confined spaces, climb ladders, handle heights up to 150 feet, and work in all outdoor weather conditions.
Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds occasionally.

Nice To Haves

Agricultural background preferred.

Responsibilities

Work safely within company policy, procedures, and governmental regulations and fully participate in company safety programs.
Perform critical operations to keep facility running.
Unload, load and transfer grain and grain products which may include but not be limited to barge, truck and rail operations.
Develop a knowledge of the product you are dealing with and its hazardous properties.
Understand the proper operation of conveyance equipment that is utilized in the shipping, receiving and transferring of grain and grain products and the associated safety systems of that equipment.
Provide a high level of customer service by displaying courteous, helpful, knowledgeable interaction and behaviors.
Housekeeping as related, but not limited to, the cleanliness and orderliness of the grain handling area (tunnels, concrete grounds, grass areas, etc.), as well as any areas within the plant as delegated by the Location Manager.
Monitor equipment to ensure it is in good working order, participate in the overall maintenance of the facility and equipment - notify management of any necessary repairs or possible equipment concerns.
Be an involved/engaged member of a team and be willing to act and think independently.
Load trucks and inspect products.
Perform timely product delivery, accurate recordkeeping, cleanliness of vehicle to promote a positive company image.
Communicate often with coworkers and supervisors to ensure smooth operation.
Prompt reporting to supervisor with personal needs, safety concerns, customer problems, vehicle issues and any product inconsistencies.
Other duties as assigned.