Feed Truck Driver

Job Description

Job Description

Salary:

At Frontier Cooperative, we believe agriculture is more than a business, it's a way of life. As an agricultural leader serving Nebraska's farming communities, we provide a comprehensive range of grain, agronomy, feed, and energy products and services. But what sets us apart is how we do it: with integrity, with quality, and with a deep commitment to the communities we're proud to call home. We're looking for people who share those values and want to grow with us.

What you'll do:

Delivery & Transport

• Operate bulk feed or bagged feed straight trucks to deliver product to producers and company locations throughout the trade territory
• Receive nutrition orders from the mills; prepare truck and load customized bulk feed into correct internal compartments
• Assist in mixing and grinding feed as needed prior to delivery
• Operate internal auger upon arrival to unload feed into areas designated by the producer
• Submit delivery tickets to customers and assigned location for billing
• Load and deliver bagged nutrition products by hand or forklift; assist in unloading at company locations
• Fasten and secure all loads before transit; maintain product transport documentation throughout each delivery
• Complete and submit daily mileage and fuel reports as required

Warehouse & Mill support

• Organize and store bagged feed and seed properly in the warehouse
• Monitor feed quantities and notify the Location Manager when product needs to be reordered
• Fix broken bags; load feed or seed into customer vehicles as needed
• Perform general cleaning and preventive maintenance of mill and warehouse areas

Vehicle Inspections & Maintenance

• Perform daily pre- and post-trip inspections checking lights, turn signals, tires, lug-nuts, air pressure, horn, wipers, oil, antifreeze, belts, brakes, and fifth wheel coupler
• Report unsafe equipment or major mechanical issues to a supervisor; record all repairs in the DOT inspection report
• Perform or assist with routine maintenance including oil changes, filters, lights, belts, wiper blades, and grease fittings
• Keep vehicle clean inside and out to promote a positive company image

Safety & Compliance

• Follow all company safety standards and comply with OSHA, DOT, state, and federal regulations
• Obey all traffic laws; drive defensively and within posted speed limits; stop at railroad crossings when required
• Renew CDL license and endorsements on time; attend safety workshops and review technical publications
• Greet customers promptly and courteously; escalate unresolved complaints to supervisor as needed

What we are looking for:

• CDL Class B required; CDL Class A accepted
• Minimum one year of straight truck or tractor-trailer driving experience
• No major accidents or violations within the last 24 months
• Must pass a physical and substance abuse test
• Able to read and interpret work orders, gauges, maps, weigh tickets, and delivery tickets
• Able to write DOT inspection reports, mileage and fuel reports, and work orders
• Basic math skills including proportions, percentages, and volume
• Must be able to travel within the trade territory

Why join us? Full-time employees receive a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your health, finances, and future.

• Paycheck for life:Cooperative pension plan, plus 401(k) with traditional and Roth options
• Comprehensive health coverage:Medical, dental, and vision insurance, supplemental plans, and FSA/HSA spending accounts
• Paid time off:Vacation and sick leave to rest and recharge
• Uniform & boot allowances:Annual allowances so you're always equipped and ready
• 360 Wellness Program:Whole-person wellness with real incentives
• Sign-on & referral bonuses:Get rewarded for joining and for bringing great people with you

Additional benefits available ask us for details.