Yard Labor/Delivery Driver

Cooperative Farmers Elevator•Hartley, IA

About The Position

To perform all aspects of loading or unloading lumber and/or building supplies at the lumber yard and drive a company vehicle to deliver lumber, building materials and other building supplies to customer’s home, construction site or place of business to optimize the cooperative’s market share and savings, improve the cooperative’s efficiency, help achieve the cooperative’s mission and goals, and result in outstanding customer service.

Requirements

High School Diploma, GED or equivalent combination of education and experience
Class A CDL license or must be able to successfully complete the Entry-Level Driver Training (EDLT) when required
Ability to work long seasonal hours
Detail-oriented to provide accurate and consistent work
Excellent customer service skills
Basic math skills

Responsibilities

Assist in lumber yard stocking, loading, unloading, and organizing of products and materials
Assist customers with product and material questions
Operate forklift to load and unload product and materials
Accurately build loads and prepare materials for delivery before delivery takes place
Unload incoming freight as to not damage the incoming goods or the equipment that belongs to the carrier or to CFE
Assist with housekeeping to ensure a safe, clean and well-organized lumber yard
Deliver product and materials to homeowners and job sites using company equipment
Complete and maintain driving and delivery records
Inform your supervisor of discrepancies in your reports as soon as you are aware of them
Inform your supervisor of potential problems or potential new business opportunities directly or indirectly related to your department
Report any unsafe equipment or working conditions to your supervisor
Report any needed repairs or special maintenance to your supervisor immediately
Uphold cooperative policies
Follow and comply with all laws and regulations both State and Federal
Attend employee safety meetings, etc. held as required or scheduled in conjunction with Safety Director or location
Receive favorable feedback from all department managers when assigned to perform or assist with other duties and responsibilities in those departments
Perform other duties as assigned by management
Collaboratively work with location, departmental personnel
Attitude consistently mirrors the company image and promotes fellow employee teamwork
Present a professional image through words, actions, and personal appearance