Feed Truck Driver

Objective

The main objective of the Feed Truck Driver is to operate a commercial motor vehicle to deliver feed from our feed mill plant to local farms while exercising safe driving practices to ensure the safety of the general public. The driver is responsible for loading and unloading the truck according to the established standard operating procedures.

Main Responsibilities

• Operate company-owned feed truck to deliver feed from feed mill to local farms
• Perform pre-trip and post-trip Inspections of equipment before and after loading
• Unloading the feed/truck load at the correct destination and correct bins/warehouse
• Complete and maintain required paper work accurately and in a timely manner
• Report truck and equipment maintenance issues to the supervisor
• Complete written feed delivery reports
• Comply with DOT regulations
• Perform all duties in a safe and timely manner
• Perform other duties as assigned
• Report to Feed Plant Manager

Skills Required

• Must have the ability to operate vehicle on country rural roads
• Must have the ability to read maps
• Comprehension of Federal, State, and local regulations as it pertains to driving commercial vehicles

Physical Demands

• Ability to sit and remain alert while driving safely for extended periods of time
• Properly and safely enter and exit the vehicle cabs multiple times per day.
• Ability to climb ladder and be able to crank levers.
• Perform occasional squatting, kneeling, bending, and climbing throughout the work day
• Perform above the shoulder movements when cranking the lever to unload feed

Job Qualifications

• Class A CDL 
• Must be able to pass a DOT Physical
• Must be able to speak, read and write English
• Ability to lift 60 pounds, climb ladders and operate a pallet jack with 2,000 pounds of material
• Must meet all DOT requirements and comply with DOT rules and regulations