PAY: $26.50 per hour
Location: Ames, IA
Job Summary:
This role is part of our Land O'Lakes, Inc., WinField United business that provides crop inputs and insights to farmers through our network independent ag retailers. Through our leadership expertise, high quality products, rich data and innovative ag technology, we strive to help the retailers and farmers they serve intelligently advance agriculture and help farmers win in every field around the world.
As an Expert Driver, you will be a valued team member who operates medium to large-sized trucks with trailers for transportation of agricultural materials. You are a "Go-To" employee with extensive job knowledge, able to serve as a resource for co-workers while the manager is absent and require minimal supervision and guidance. You will operate within an assigned regional area. Valid commercial driver's license is required.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
- Age: 21 years or older
- License: Current driver's license
- License: Class A Commercial Driver's License (CDL); HAZ-MAT licensure (or ability to attain) - additional endorsements may also be required
- Experience: 5+ years of commercial driving experience
- Time Management: Showing up on time, reliably completing tasks by the deadline, and adapting to changes in deadlines and priorities with minimal supervision
- Safety: Ensuring the complete physical safety of oneself and one's co-workers at all times without exception
- Coordination: Working well with others to meet team goals and adjusting to important changes
- Comprehension: Ability to read, write, comprehend, follow verbal and written instructions
- Active Learning: Understanding the implications of new information for both current and future problem-solving and decision-making.
- Active Listening: Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate.
Physical Requirements for production positions regularly include:
- Able to lift 60lbs
- Frequent movement including walking, standing, bending/stooping, turning, twisting, pushing, pulling, raising arms, lifting, climbing and other active movements
- Performing duties while wearing personal protective equipment
- Working across temperature zones that may include cold and/or hot environments for extended periods and may include work in environments where dust and chemicals are present
- Shift schedules that include days, nights, and weekends, some holidays and periodic overtime
About Land O'Lakes, Inc.
Join us and be part of a Fortune 250, farmer- and member-owned cooperative that is reimagining the business of food. We have been named a Top Workplace by Indeed and LinkedIn, and to the TIME 100 Most Influential Companies list.
Benefits for most full-time roles include medical, dental, vision, PTO, life & disability insurance, education assistance, a 401k and a variety of well-being resources. Most part-time employees are eligible for prorated PTO, holiday pay, employee development programs, prorated education assistance, and a 401(k).
Land O'Lakes, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE) M/F/Vets/Disabled. The company maintains a drug-free workforce, including post-employment substance abuse testing pursuant to a Drug and Alcohol Policy.
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