Driver (CDL),(Growmark) -Employment, career opportunity in USA

Job Title:  Driver (CDL) - SEEDWAY - Mifflinburg, PA
Location: - (Mifflinburg, Pennsylvania, Mid-Atlantic United States, USA)
Company: Growmark
Job Type: Full Time
Minimum Years Experience Required: N/A
Salary: N/A



SEEDWAY, headquartered in Hall, N.Y., markets one of the most extensive and diverse commercial vegetable seed product lines in the industry, sold from the Rocky Mountains to the East coast and in Ontario, Canada. SEEDWAY also offers extensive lines of turf and farm seed. SEEDWAY employees work in locations in Pennsylvania, New York, Vermont, and Florida. SEEDWAY is part of the GROWMARK System, a regional agriculture cooperative serving more than 250,000 customers across North America.

PURPOSE AND SUMMARY STATEMENT

The purpose for this position is to assist in daily operational duties at the facility, including operating a single, tandem or multi-axle truck for delivery and/or pickup of agronomy products following specified time schedules to/from company locations or customer locations to achieve profitable business growth.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

Responsible for ensuring that product is packaged at correct weight and that proper levels of seed treatment are being applied.

Stacks, stencils, cleans, and properly tags bags on pallet.

Maintains an accurate count of product bagged.

Operates necessary machinery such as forklifts, etc.

Operates all assigned vehicles, single, tandem, or multi axle configurations, forklifts, etc. in accordance with established safety standards and proper vehicle operation techniques.

Performs and records daily safety checks of assigned vehicle(s) and associated equipment by conducting pre-trip inspections, such as checking fuel and oil levels, inspecting tires, lights and brakes. Follows the preventative maintenance program and maintains a clean truck to present a professional appearance.

Loads and unloads containers, pallets, or materials and products safely on trucks, trailers, or railcars by hand or by forklift truck. When loading, ensures loads are evenly balanced and distributed from the front of the trailer to the back and from side to side, as well as checks axle weights and loads them in accordance with DOT regulations.

Ensures that all deliveries and pickups are made in accordance with time schedules and performs duties in a manner that promotes superior customer service and professionalism within the company and the industry.

Ensures that all associated documentation, such as bill of ladings, delivery slips, and invoices are completed accurately and returned to the branch location at the end of the day in order to ensure timely receiving and payment of invoices.

Completes necessary paperwork, including accurate log books, records of cargo and any other assigned record-keeping duties on a daily basis.

OTHER JOB FUNCTIONS

Follows GROWMARK's Code of Conduct and Corporate Compliance Program, Environmental Health and Safety, OSHA and DOT policies and procedures, as they apply.

May be required to drive and run local errands as needed.

Performs all other duties as assigned.

REQUIREMENTS

Normally requires a high school diploma and 1-2 years or more of related work experience, or the equivalent thereof, to demonstrate knowledge of basic business principals of inventory management and mechanics and the ability to safely operate tractor trailer or tender truck equipment and to meet company and DOT standards.

Must have or have the ability to obtain and maintain a CDL license with required endorsements and any other applicable certification, license or permit, valid medical card

Demonstrates essential abilities including business knowledge, collaboration, communication, customer focus, decision making and skill development.

Must have and maintain a valid driver's license and satisfactory driving record.

Frequently required to lift 51-70 lbs as needed.

Frequently exposed to working conditions that may include dust, fumes, chemicals, and electrical hazards with appropriate safety measures

Will be required to work hours other than those considered "normal" to meet seasonal demands.

Ability and willingness to participate in required training that may include education on GROWMARK's policies and procedures and additional training as it relates to the requirements of the position.


GROWMARK, Inc. strives to provide a Total Rewards package that delivers exceptional pay for exceptional performance, recognizes your dedication to our mission and helps us attract and retain the highest caliber of talent. The cornerstone of our benefits package is the company paid, defined benefit pension plan along with health and disability insurance, an employer matched 401k plan, and other voluntary group benefit programs.

We are an equal opportunity employer.

Employment is contingent upon receipt of favorable background check; drug test, motor vehicle report, and reference check results as applicable.
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