Class A CDL Driver - Feed Operations

Job Description

Job Description

Position: Class A CDL Driver (Feed Operations)

Classification: Full-Time, Non-Exempt

Reports To: Mill & Location Manager

Compensation: Commensurate with Experience

Position Summary

We are seeking a reliable, safety-focused Class A CDL Driver to join our Feed Operations team. In this role, you will be responsible for transporting feed across designated regional routes, ensuring precise delivery to customer farms, and providing exceptional customer service. The ideal candidate takes pride in maintaining equipment, operating safely under varying weather conditions, and representing Mid-Iowa Cooperative with professionalism.

Key Responsibilities

• Feed Delivery & Operations: Transport feed loads (up to 80,000 lbs. GVW) safely and efficiently; ensure correct feed is delivered to designated farm bins according to delivery instructions.
• Cargo Handling & Maintenance: Safely load, unload, and secure cargo to prevent damage; immediately report and properly clean up any feed spills according to company protocol.
• Vehicle Inspection & Compliance: Perform thorough pre-trip and post-trip vehicle inspections; maintain accurate driver logs, inspection records, and delivery details in full compliance with DOT regulations.
• Route & Time Management: Utilize GPS and mapping tools to optimize routes, maintain delivery schedules, and manage time effectively.
• Communication & Customer Service: Maintain clear communication with dispatch regarding schedules, route delays, or road conditions; promptly report customer concerns or delivery issues.
• Professionalism: Maintain equipment care, proper personal appearance, and a high standard of customer service at all delivery sites.
• General Duties: Perform other operational tasks as assigned by management.

Required Qualifications

• Licensing: Valid Class A CDL with Air Brakes endorsement and a clean driving record.
• Screening: Successful completion of a DOT Physical and pre-employment Drug Screen.
• Experience & Education: High school diploma or GED equivalent; mechanical or maintenance experience in an industrial, agricultural, or manufacturing setting preferred.
• Operational Skills: Ability to confidently navigate changing road and seasonal conditions (mud, snow, ice).

Physical Requirements & Work Environment

• Heavy Lifting: Ability to regularly lift and carry 50–75 lbs.
• Physical Stamina: Ability to stand, walk, bend, kneel, and work in confined spaces or around grain bins.
• Working at Heights: Ability to routinely climb ladders and stairs, and work safely at heights up to 15 feet.
• Weather Exposure: Comfortable working outdoors in varying seasonal weather and temperature extremes.

Benefits

• Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• 401(k) with Company Matching
• Life Insurance
• Paid Time Off (PTO)

Mid‐Iowa Cooperative is an Equal Opportunity Employer. As our company grows, job duties and responsibilities may evolve to meet operational needs.

Mid‑Iowa Cooperative and Mid‑Iowa Milling operate 17 grain facilities and 7 full‑service feed mill locations through Mid‑Iowa Milling, LLC. We are committed to supporting local agriculture through expert grain, agronomy, and feed solutions, backed by a strong team of dedicated operational and logistics professionals.

Company Description

Mid‑Iowa Cooperative and Mid‑Iowa Milling operate 17 grain facilities and 7 full‑service feed mill locations through Mid‑Iowa Milling, LLC. We are committed to supporting local agriculture through expert grain, agronomy, and feed solutions, backed by a strong team of dedicated operational and logistics professionals.