Pay: $26.00 to $28.00 per hour, depending on experience

Shift & Working Hours: Day Shift; Weekends/Overtime as needed.

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

This role is part of our Land O’Lakes, Inc., Purina Animal Nutrition business helping our network of local cooperatives, independent dealers and other large retailers serve producers, and animal owners throughout the United States. Through industry -leading R&D and committed partnerships, we innovate the nutrition products and practices that unlock the full potential of every animal for a healthier, more productive life.

Key Responsibilities:

• Follows all driving and safety policies

• Complies with FMCSA and DOT regulations of drivers

• Complies with all safety processes and insists on safety practices of self and others

• Shows up on time, completes tasks by deadlines, and adapts to changes quickly

• Ensures all standard operating procedures are followed

• Successful forklift certification required

Required Experience and Skills:

• Must be 18 years or older

• Possesses valid driver’s license including:

  • Class A Commercial Driver’s License (CDL)

• Ability to drive both automatic and manual

• 6+ months of commercial driving experience

• Basic computer and math skills

• Able to read, write, comprehend, follow verbal and written instructions

• Willingness to learn new skills, problem-solve and troubleshoot

• Strong collaboration, communication skills, and is always respectful

Preferred Experience:

• High School Diploma or GED

• 1+ years of commercial driving experience

• Experience working in a warehouse environment (e.g., product storage, product staging, forklifts, etc.)

• Driving a forklift (e.g., performing basic operations such as driving forwards, driving backwards, lifting and lowering boom, maneuvering in tight areas without damaging product, etc.)

• Working with racking systems and loading/unloading pallets (e.g., pulling and placing pallets on/off vertical product racking systems and trucks, maximizing storage by stacking products vertically, etc.)

• Self-reliant and able to accurately work under limited 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:

• Able to lift 50lbs

• 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

About Land O'Lakes, Inc.

Join us and be part of a Fortune 250, farmer- and member-owned cooperative that is reimagining the business of food. We have been named a Top Workplace by Indeed and LinkedIn, and to the TIME 100 Most Influential Companies list.

We provide a broad portfolio of benefits to keep you and your family at your best. Land O'Lakes is Where Your Future Takes Root.

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