Feed Mill Truck Driver

As a family company, Schwartz Farms, Inc. is committed to caring for its people and animals by demonstrating the values of humility, care, inegrity, discipline and excellance. Known for quality pork production, SFI is a proud advocate of creating opportunities for rural communities with presence in Iowa, Kansas, Minnesota, Nebraska and South Dakota. As a premier pork producer, Schwartz Farms embraces itself for a challenging and rewarding future.

We are seeking individuals who demonstrate these values for a Feed Mill Driver. As a Feed Mill Driver, you can count on becoming not just part of a growing company, but a family.

POSITION OBJECTIVES AND PURPOSE:

The Feed Mill Driver is responsible for delivering feed from the mill to various farm locations. Incumbent shall perform duties while promoting safety, care and timeliness. Individual shall uphold state and federal regulations and rules related to commercial transportation. Incumbent may also assist feed mill staff with mill functions from time to time.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

Feed transportation & delivery

• Operate truck in a manner consistent with commercial driving regulations and road restrictions, such as speed and weight
• Participate in certification and training programs to maintain CDL requirements and promote safety
• Maintain an alert countenance while driving
• Maintain accurate internal records, including but not limited to:
  • Verifying loads with shipping papers
  • Following and maintaining documentation per SFI's Animal Food Safety Plan
• Utilize available technology to promote the availability of proper and timely production data
• Maintain accurate DOT paperwork according to state and federal regulations, including but not limited to:
  • Ensure cargo and truck equipment are secure
  • Conduct pre- and post-inspection(s) of truck(s), including adequate fuel and oil levels, as well as properly functioning brakes, windshield wipers, and lights
  • Inspect fire extinguisher and other safety equipment regularly
  • Identify gaps and areas of opportunities for annual DOT inspections, etc.
• Perform necessary functions at delivery sites, such as:
  • Load and unload bulk feed
  • Clean up spilled feed
• Report to Feed Mill Manager when equipment does not work or is missing
• Perform emergency roadside repairs when necessary
• Maintain truck/trailer so it is ready for use and deployment, including but not limited to:
  • Wash truck/trailer per SFI protocols
  • Follow SFI biosecurity procedures at mill and delivery sites
  • Perform minor repairs on truck/trailer, when necessary

Stakeholder relations

• Collaborate with Feed Mill Manager and staff, introducing best practices, being adaptable to changing environments, etc.
• Promote Schwartz Farms, including but not limited to delivery sites, fuel stations, etc.

Additional Duties

• Complete roadside repairs when necessary
• Maintain truck/trailer so it is ready for use and deployment, including but not limited to:
  • Wash truck/trailer per SFI protocols
  • Follow SFI biosecurity procedures at mill and delivery sites
  • Perform minor repairs on truck/trailer, when necessary

Stakeholder relations

• Collaborate with Feed Mill Manager and staff, introducing best practices, being adaptable to changing environments, etc.
• Promote Schwartz Farms, including but not limited to delivery sites, fuel stations, etc.

Additional Duties

• Demonstrate Schwartz Farms' values of integrity, respect, excellence and adaptability
• Advocate and engage in SFI's animal welfare policy, including promoting animal well-being, remedying circumstances which impede animal care, and properly reporting instances of mistreatment or abuse
• Maintain and promote a safe working environment

The preceding statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by people assigned this classification. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all job duties performed.

ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

Additional duties may be assigned as they arise.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Possess a valid Class A commercial driver's license and health card
• Clean driving record
• Ability to meet DOT drug & alcohol requirements
• Ability to perform basic math, such as addition, subtraction, multiplication and division
• Able to read
• Able to follow instructions
• Able to present Schwartz Farms in a professional manner
• Able to lift 50 pounds

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Previous feed delivery experience
• 3-5 years' driving experience

The preceding qualifications are guidelines. Other combinations of education and experience could provide the necessary knowledge, skills and abilities to perform this job.

WORKING CONDITIONS AND ENVIRONMENT

Position will involve travel and non-standard business hours. Majority of time will be spent operating feed truck. Physical work anticipated.