Truck Driver

KENT WORLDWIDE • Sheldon, IA

19d • Onsite

About The Position

KENT Nutrition Group, Inc., a member of the KENT WORLDWIDE family of companies, is hiring a Truck Driver to safely and efficiently deliver KENT Feeds products to customers. The role involves loading and unloading bulk product, performing pre-trip equipment inspections, and helping ensure deliveries arrive safely and on time. The position is designed and intended to be performed in Sheldon, Iowa. Drivers travel within a 150-mile radius and are home every night.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• Minimum Class B CDL and willingness to pursue a Class A CDL.
• Ability to safely operate a semi truck weighing more than 26,001 pounds and meet physical qualification requirements.
• Valid CDL Class B license and Medical Certification Card; must not be disqualified from driving a commercial motor vehicle.
• Knowledge of and ability to comply with traffic laws and DOT regulations.
• Must pass pre-employment drug and alcohol screening.
• Must provide a current motor vehicle record (MVR) and have a clean driving record.
• Must provide a current medical certificate.
• Dependability.
• Minimum one year of verifiable tractor-trailer driving experience.

Nice To Haves

• Experience driving a straight truck, belt truck, and auger truck.
• Experience driving in inclement weather conditions.

Responsibilities

• Drive short and long distances to deliver feed products to customers on time.
• Load and unload product.
• Conduct pre-inspections of the truck and inspect trucks, recording any issues.
• Record all deliveries.
• Refuel and clean the vehicle.
• Report road incidents to the dispatcher.
• Obey traffic laws and follow accident procedures.
• Keep an activities log and record hours.
• Report mechanical problems to maintenance personnel.
• Plan routes using a GPS system.
• Maintain a positive attitude with customers.
• Keep the commercial driver license up to date.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: High school or GED