Seasonal Truck Driver

R.D. Offutt Farms•Town of Durand, WI

74d•Onsite

About The Position

The primary responsibility of R.D Offutt Farms Seasonal Truck Drivers is to haul product from designated farm bins to the customer. All drivers are required to hold a valid driver’s license. Daily timekeeping logs, potato load logs, pre- and post-trip inspections, and scale weight tickets are also the driver’s responsibility. Drivers are responsible for loading and unloading trucks, including operating a remote control for loading.

Requirements

Must have reliable transportation to and from work
Ability to meet physical requirements of the positions with or without accommodation
Climbing in to and exiting trucks multiple times throughout the day
Climbing stairs multiple times a day
Walking on uneven ground at the farm locations
Must be able to work overtime during harvest season or as the need arises
Strong communication skills
Ability to effectively prioritize and execute tasks in a fast-paced environment
Valid driver’s license required
Candidates must have valid work authorization and be able to work in the U.S. without company sponsorship
Position requires operating company vehicles as an essential function of the role.
Must maintain eligibility to operate company vehicles and comply with all Company Vehicle Use Policy requirements and expectations throughout employment.

Nice To Haves

Experience with farm or heavy equipment operation preferred
Previous truck driving experience preferred

Responsibilities

Check vehicles to ensure that mechanical, safety, and emergency equipment is in good working order
Report vehicle defects, accidents, traffic violations, or damage to the vehicles to management
Collect delivery instructions from the trucking office and field supervisors, verifying instructions and routes
Drive trucks with capacities greater than 3 tons to transport and deliver product
Check conditions of truck box after contents have been unloaded to ensure that there has been no damage
Perform basic vehicle maintenance tasks, such as adding oil, fuel, or radiator fluid or performing minor repairs
Check all load-related documentation to ensure that it is complete and accurate
Maneuver trucks into loading or unloading positions, following signals from loading crew and checking that vehicle and loading equipment are properly positioned
Secure cargo for transport, using tarps
Load and unload trucks, or help others with loading and unloading, operating any special loading-related equipment on vehicles and using other equipment as necessary
Communicate effectively with management and other team members
Follow all safety rules and regulations while performing work assignments and adhere to all policies and procedures as specified in company manuals and as directed in the employee handbook
Conduct self in the presence of customers and community so as to present a professional image of R.D. Offutt Farms
Proactively seek and participate in available company-sponsored training, in an effort to develop and advance knowledge base and skill set
Maintain a positive and professional working relationship with peers, management, and support resources, with a constant commitment to teamwork and exemplary customer service
Perform all other duties as assigned by management in a professional and efficient manner