CDL Truck Driver - Feed

Frontier Cooperative

  • Columbus, NE
  • 30+ days ago

    Highlights

    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. As an agricultural leader serving Nebraska's farming communities, we provide a comprehensive range of grain, agronomy, feed, and energy products and services.

    Numbers & Facts

    LocationColumbus, NE

    Description

    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.

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