We're a leading Northeast family-owned food, agricultural products, and agricultural services organization headquartered in Pennsylvania. We provide animal nutrition and feeds; specialty protein production, processing, and marketing; on-farm protein production services; and grain, fertilizer, and ingredient procurement.
We're a stable company with strong core values, great benefits, competitive wage structure, and a safe and healthy work environment. With over 850 team members, we're a growing company in an essential sector – agriculture!
The ideal Truck Driver/Laborer conducts daily operating activities pertaining to grain receiving and fertilizer distribution as well as provide timely deliveries of fertilizer and fertilizer equipment to customers in the local area.
May be responsible for all or part of the following duties and responsibilities to be determined by the Site Manager and Supervision:
Truck Driver
Prevent damage to customer's equipment and property when making deliveries
Conduct pre and post trip inspections
Record fertilizer spreader and tender locations
Inspect fertilizer spreaders and tenders for operating condition when making deliveries
Properly and safely operate tending equipment
Maintain truck and tender by
Routine greasing
Cleaning truck inside and out
Maintaining adequate fluid levels
Keeping fertilizer slides clean to prevent batches from unintentionally mixing
Fill fuel tanks at end of each day before going home
Maintenance
Perform basic routine maintenance on property and equipment
Perform housekeeping duties as requested by the Site Manager and supervision
Facilities
Receive and sample grain deliveries
Assist when needed at blending tower to provide timely service
Shovel and sweep up spills
Communications
Report all maintenance, environmental, safety, quality and food safety issues immediately to the Site Manager
Administrative and Other
Responsible for basic maintenance and cleanliness of Risser trucks and of tools and inventory in the vehicle
Verify all tools and equipment are properly accounted for and put away
Expected to assist other departments as time allows or as needed when directed by supervisor
Complete training in a timely manner
Perform other duties as defined by Site Manager and other supervision
Who are you:
EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE:
A minimum requirement of a High School Diploma or equivalent
Current CDL Class B/A with air brakes and valid physical card
Experience driving a non-synchronized truck transmission required
Basic demonstration of problem solving and trouble-shooting equipment failure skills
Minimum of 2 years of experience in a manufacturing environment preferred
Background in fertilizer and agricultural practices through education and/or experience preferred
Ability to operate various types of machinery and heavy equipment preferred
QUALIFICATIONS:
Can interact with both internal and external customers in a professional manner
Perform basic troubleshooting, repair and assembly of any grain and tender equipment
Ability to operate various types of machinery and heavy equipment as appropriate
Valid driver's license with acceptable driving record and can drive company vehicle, per policy
Tender truck drivers able to work 10-12 hours per day without constant supervision
Ability to work holidays, nights, weekends or different shifts and overtime as needed
Demonstrates Good Manufacturing Practices
Basic understanding of and able to follow Food Safety Standards - FSMA and SQF, Federal and State regulations
Basic familiarity with and ability to follow electrical safety rules, including Arc Flash and NFPA 70 codes
Basic math skills
Critical thinking skills
Basic computer skills, including MS Word and Excel
Demonstrates Wenger's Core Values
Demonstrates oral and written communication skills
Able to read, write and speak English
Ability to manage time effectively
Ability to work in an effective and efficient manner
Ability to work well with others
Demonstrates self-motivation and work with little supervision
Promotes teamwork
Positive attitude
Adaptable to change
Demonstrates safe behavior and ability to follow policies and procedures
General mechanical ability
Demonstrates basic problem solving skills
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
Ability to lift up to 50 lbs. repeatedly and up to 100 lbs. on occasion
Ability to climb truck and tender ladders and work in high places
Ability to work in all weather conditions
Ability to work in confined spaces
Ability to work in dusty conditions
Must be able to perform physical job duties including bending/stooping, climbing ladders, open/close valves, shoveling, pounding with hammer and work in confined spaces
Must be able to work under special work conditions, such as extreme heat or cold, inside or outside
Standing approximately 95% of the shift
Work in confining environments under / over equipment
Manual and finger dexterity to make precise coordinated movements
What our benefits are for all full-time team members:
Paid Time Off, Floating Holiday, Volunteer Day, Parental Leave, etc.
Carebridge Employee Assistance Program
Medical
Dental
Vision
Health Savings Account (HSA)
Medical Flexible Spending Account
Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account
Life Insurance/Accidental Death and Dismemberment Insurance
Short-Term & Long-Term Disability
Pet Insurance
In addition to our more traditional benefits, we also offer great perks and numerous resources for professional development and team building:
Promotional opportunities
Rewards and recognition programs
Robust onboarding and training program
Employee Discount Programs (Perks at Work)
Employee referral program
Encouraging and collaborative culture
Each team member has the potential to earn a yearly bonus based on the achievement of company goals.
The Wenger Group provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type as protected by federal, state or local laws.This applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.
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Job Post Date: 08/28/24
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