Class A CDL Driver - Agronomy

Agfinity is the largest agricultural Cooperative in Colorado based in the heart of the Front Range. As a cooperative we are distinguished from our competitors by our excellence in customer service and our people, which we consider our greatest asset. Every dollar that is spent with the Cooperative doesn’t just go towards a product, it goes back to the community where you live, and comes back to you as patronage and equity. Every day our approach is to serve others and find a world of solutions beneficial to our members, customers and our company.

We invite you to learn more about Agfinity, our products, services and the cooperative difference.

Position Summary:

Deliver Products to customers in various types of delivery vehicles.

Essential Functions:

• May be required to blend and load liquid or dry materials as needed.
• Responsible to insure proper amounts of product are loaded on vehicle at warehouses and unloaded properly at customers requested delivery locations.
• Responsible for the security of the load, assures that loads do not exceed maximum weight restrictions, and are properly placarded per DOT regulations. Assures that equipment is properly calibrated when delivered.
• Ensure all GMP, FDA, DOT, and HAACP regulations and guidelines are adhered to.
• Keep daily driver’s log current and complete daily truck inspection.
• Perform all other duties as assigned.
• Maintain a safe and courteous work ethic while driving or interacting with customers and coworkers.
• Is aware of Company and Industry safety regulations, Company policies as specified in the employee handbook, and abides by these regulations and policies.
• Attends all required company sponsored safety meetings and training sessions.
• Safe and legal operation of a commercial vehicle.
• Report all accidents involving driver or company equipment immediately.
• Report safety hazards immediately

Education:

High School Diploma or equivalent

Experience:

• 2 years of operating a class A or class B vehicles
• 2 years of forklift operation

Knowledge:

• Must be able to shift manual transmission and operate foot pedals.
• Fuel vehicle, check oil and coolant levels.

Skills:

• Must be able to sit and remain alert while driving for an aggregate period of up to 12 hours.
• Must be able to enter and exit the truck cab frequently. Cab is generally from 36 to 66 inches above ground level, with entry and exit achieved with the assistance of various configurations of steps and handholds; also requires occasional bending, climbing, squatting and balancing.
• Must be able to occasionally reach above shoulder level; bend at waist level and below waist level for maneuvering and directing controls of the truck.
• Must be able to climb ladders on truck; as well as climb on equipment at loading and delivery sites as required.

Additional Information:

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, walk, and talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to use hands or fingers to handle or feel; reach with hands and arms; and climb or balance. The employee must frequently move up to 50 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move more than 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job are in close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

This position does require a pre-hire, post-offer criminal background check, and a drug screen.

Agfinity has a competitive benefits package including Health, Dental, Vision, Pension Retirement Plan, 401(k) Match Plan, Paid Time Off, Clothing Allowance and Life and Disability coverage for those who may qualify.

Agfinity is looking for values of honesty integrity, lifelong learning, and working hard and working smart and being kind and courteous. If you are committed to these values send us your resume now and become part of The Cooperative Difference!

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE) that values and respects the importance of a diverse and inclusive workforce. It is the policy of the company to recruit, hire, train and promote persons in all job titles without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, or gender identity. We recognize that diversity and inclusion is a driving force in the success of our company.