Job Description

Join Land O’Lakes, Inc., and help us bring food from farmer to fork, building vibrant communities along the way. We’re a global, Fortune 250 company and a farmer-owned cooperative, which means we work for one another—not Wall Street. We’re proud to rank a Top Workplace. We offer:

Competitive compensation and rewards
Best-in-class healthcare for you and your family
Powerful savings programs
Training and career progression

CDL Driver - Crop Nutrients - TEX

Job Description:

As an Expert Driver, you will be a valued team member who operates small- to large-sized trucks with trailers for transportation of agricultural materials, merchandise, equipment, and personnel. 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 industrial area. Valid truck operator’s permit required.

This role is part of our Land O'Lakes, Inc., TEX WinField United-Crop Nutrients business that provides crop inputs 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 to intelligently advance agriculture and help farmers win in every field around the world.

Location city, state:

Hours: Day Shift; Monday through Friday.  During peak season, work may need to be performed during non-standard hours, including nights and weekends.  At times, the ability to work overtime also may be required. 

Wage: Land O’Lakes, Inc offers a competitive wage and bonus potential. The company also provides a comprehensive benefits package as well as other company sponsored benefits.

Land O’Lakes, Inc offers a competitive salary and bonus potential. The company also provides a comprehensive benefits package as well as other company sponsored benefits.

Required Qualifications & Experiences:

21 years or older
1 year of commercial driving experience
Current driver’s license
Class A Commercial Driver’s License (CDL)
HAZMAT and TANK Endorsements (or ability to attain)
Basic computer skills
Ability to read, write, comprehend, follow verbal and written instructions, and possess basic mathematical skills
Ability to communicate and work effectively with team members

Preferred Qualifications & Experiences:

High School Diploma or GED
Agricultural and Industrial Liquids/Gases experience or willing to be trained for certification (e.g., performing basic operations such as attaching & detaching hoses, monitoring gauges, etc)
Working with piping systems and loading/unloading liquids and gases (e.g. hooking up hoses to load and offload products)
Self-reliant and able to accurately work under limited & remote supervision
Ensures a safe working environment while performing assigned tasks
Customer focused and able to work in a collaborative team
Ability to be flexible in work performed and schedule

Physical Requirements regularly include:

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 is present
Shift schedules that include days, nights, and weekends, some holidays and periodic overtime
Occasionally to frequently be required to lift items weighing up to 50 lbs