Job Description

Job Summary:

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

As an Expert Driver, you will be a valued team member who operates medium to large-sized trucks with trailers for transportation of agricultural materials. 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 regional area. Valid commercial driver’s license is required.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Age:  21 years or older
License: Current driver’s license
License: Class A Commercial Driver’s License (CDL); HAZ-MAT licensure (or ability to attain) - additional endorsements may also be required
Experience:  5+ years of commercial driving experience
Time Management: Showing up on time, reliably completing tasks by the deadline, and adapting to changes in deadlines and priorities with minimal supervision
Safety: Ensuring the complete physical safety of oneself and one’s co-workers at all times without exception
Coordination: Working well with others to meet team goals and adjusting to important changes
Comprehension: Ability to read, write, comprehend, follow verbal and written instructions
Active Learning: Understanding the implications of new information for both current and future problem-solving and decision-making.
Active Listening: Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate.

Physical Requirements for production positions regularly include:

Able to lift 60lbs
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 and chemicals are present
Shift schedules that include days, nights, and weekends, some holidays and periodic overtime