General Summary
Operates a commercial motor vehicle to transport agricultural products between Southern States Cooperative, Inc. (SSC) facilities and to customer sites within a designated region. Load types may include dry and liquid bulk products, equipment, and/or packaged merchandise. Products are based on division and facility location, and range from fertilizer, crop protectants and treatment products, to feed, seed, and farm supplies. Represents SSC in a professional manner to customers. Assists with various warehouse and facility operations. Strictly adheres to government regulations and SSC operating procedures while working independently. Vehicles meet Class B designation from the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (Any single vehicle with a GVWR of 26,001 or more pounds, or any such vehicle towing a vehicle not in excess of 10,000 pounds GVWR).
Essential Job Functions
Education: Requires a High School Diploma or General Education Degree (GED)
Experience: Requires six (6) months of Class Bcommercial driving experience. Knowledge of agricultural industry and related products strongly preferred. Previous Southern States work experience a plus.
Licenses: Licensing requirements vary by location and are based on state/federal regulations.
Requires Commercial Driver's License (CDL) Class B
May also require one or more of the following, or the ability to obtain: Hazardous Materials Endorsement, Tanker Endorsement, Licensing for Pesticides and related products, Propane Certification, Forklift Certification
Requirements
Work Environment
Primarily performs essential job functions driving SSC commercial motor vehicles, in a warehouse environment that experiences seasonal temperatures and humidity, and outdoors where there may not be protection from weather conditions.
Frequently exposed to hazards including:
Schedule will vary based upon location. Must be able to work an alternate shift or schedule as determined by business need. Overtime may be required. Ability to report to work in adverse weather conditions is required.
Physical Activities & Requirements
Must be able to hear vehicle and equipment sounds, co-workers and radio. Must be able to speak to co-workers and customers regarding operations and safety. Specific vision abilities required by this position include: close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus.
Tools & Equipment
Hard hat, steel toed shoes, safety glasses, gloves, front-end loader, forklift, pallet jack/handcart, manuals, forms, spreadsheets, telephone, writing instrument. Additional personal protective equipment as required by any and all product warning labels. Commercial motor vehicles and specialized tools and equipment, all of which may vary by location.
Southern States Cooperative is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against individuals based on their race, color, religion or belief, national or ethnic origin, sex (including pregnancy), age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, family medical history or genetic information, or any other status protected by federal, state or local laws, or regulations.