CDL Driver/Warehouse - GROWMARK FS, LLC - Preston, MD

Growmark Fs, Llc.; Preston; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

A logistics and agricultural services provider in Preston, MD, is seeking a CDL Driver to operate trucks for the delivery of agronomy and energy products. This entry-level contract role requires a high school diploma, 2 years of relevant experience, and the ability to obtain a CDL license with endorsements. Responsibilities include safely operating vehicles, loading/unloading products, and ensuring customer satisfaction. We encourage all qualified applicants to apply, as we are an equal opportunity employer.

Qualifications

• 2 years or more of related work experience to demonstrate knowledge of operating tractor trailer or tender truck equipment.
• Ability to work extended hours as business conditions warrant.

Responsibilities

• Operates vehicles in accordance with safety standards.
• Loads and unloads products safely on trucks by hand or forklift.
• Completes necessary paperwork accurately for deliveries.

Skills

Business knowledge

Collaboration

Communication

Customer focus

Decision making

Skill development

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

CDL license

Job description

CDL Driver/Warehouse - GROWMARK FS, LLC - Preston, MD

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GROWMARK FS is headquartered in Milford, Delaware with branches in New York, New Jersey, Maryland, Delaware, Pennsylvania, and Virginia. GROWMARK FS has about 500 employees (including seasonal workers) and approximately 13,000 customers. The cooperative does business in seed, agronomy, energy, crop protection, precision agriculture, and custom application. GROWMARK FS is part of the GROWMARK System, an agricultural cooperative serving more than 100,000 customers across North America and Ontario, Canada.

Purpose And Summary Statement

Operates a single, tandem or multi-axle configuration truck for delivery and/or pick-up of agronomy and/or energy products following specified time schedules to/from company or customer locations to achieve profitable business growth. Assists with maintaining physical inventory and physical aspects of assigned warehouse.

Essential Job Functions

• 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 forklift truck.
• Ensures loads are evenly balanced and distributed from the front of the trailer to the back and from side to side, as well checks axle weights and loads them in accordance with the 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 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 logbooks, records of cargo and any other assigned record-keeping duties on a daily basis.
• Stocks and moves warehouse product and material. Maintains facility and equipment image.
• Follows maintenance schedule of facility and equipment.

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.
• Performs all other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent and 2 years or more of related work experience to demonstrate knowledge of and the ability to safely operate tractor trailer or tender truck equipment and to meet company and DOT standards.
• Demonstrates essential abilities including business knowledge, collaboration, communication, customer focus, decision making and skill development.
• 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 and satisfactory driving record, as applicable.
• Ability to work extended hours as business conditions warrant.

Occasionally Exposed Or Required To

• Extreme weather conditions (hot, cold, wet, etc.)
• Noisy conditions
• Working conditions may include dust, fumes, chemicals, and electrical hazards with appropriate safety measures
• May be required to work at varying heights
• Lift 51 - 70 lbs.

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.

We are an equal opportunity/Disabled/Protected Veteran Employer. All individuals, regardless of demographic or other background, are encouraged to apply. Further, as a federal, state, and local contractor, we comply with government regulations and executive orders as applicable, including affirmative action responsibilities for qualified individuals with disability and protected veterans.

Employment is contingent on, among other things, receipt of an acceptable and job-related background check, drug test, motor vehicle report, and/or reference check, as applicable and permissible by law.

Seniority level

• Entry level

Employment type

• Contract

Job function

• Management and Manufacturing
• Farming

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