Livestock Nutrition Center

Class A CDL OTR Truck Driver

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Company Overview
Livestock Nutrition Center specializes in blending customized rations, supplements and premixes to meet the specific nutritional needs of your operation. We understand that management, performance objectives and feeding practices can be vastly different between operations, and that these differences dictate specific nutritional or formulation requirements. Our experienced sales staff and nutritionist will work with you to design a feeding program that is specific to your operation.
Mission Statement
Our Mission is to add value to the suppliers and end users in the feed ingredient supply chain through distribution, processing, and service.
Guiding Principle
Our focus is to provide customized feeding programs, nutritional products, and expert service to livestock producers that promote their long-term success and profitability.
Position Summary
Livestock Nutrition Center, a leading regional feed manufacturer, is looking for qualified candidates with a Class A CDL. This position will operate heavy trucks and trailers, bobtail feed trucks, and pickups with trailers, to deliver bulk feed, bagged feed and/or feed supplements. Drivers are dispatched as needed, with potential layovers up to five nights per week and home time on weekends.
Responsibilities & Duties
 
Safely deliver LNC livestock feed products to customers as directed and collect payment for goods delivered and delivery charges as needed. In this role, the driver is the "face" of LNC to the customer and has responsibility for maintaining relationships with our customers.
 
Safely place delivered feed in the appropriate location directed by the customer, assuming that may be accomplished safely in the judgement of the driver and driver's supervisor.
 
Transport finished goods and raw materials to and from manufacturing plants or retail and distribution centers.
 
Maintain telephone or radio contact with supervisor to receive delivery instructions and communicate updates.
 
Display a professional and courteous attitude to customers, co-workers, supervisors, and the public.
 
Inspect vehicles for mechanical and safety issues with an awareness of preventative maintenance. Inspect truck equipment and supplies (such as tires, lights, brakes, gas, oil, and water).
 
Maintain driver and truck logs, in compliance with state and federal regulations, including work/rest periods and miles driven, as well as daily pre and post inspection documentation.
 
Plan routes and meet delivery schedules.
 
Comply with truck driving rules and regulations (size, weight, route designations, parking and break periods) as well as with company policies and procedures.
 
Navigate rural, agricultural, and unpaved delivery locations, including farms, feed yards, and tight access points
 
Report defects, accidents or violations.
 
Strictly adhere to safety requirements, policies, and procedures as outlined in the employee manual and safety meetings.
 
Reliable, regular on-time attendance is required and essential to the operation of the LNC team.
 
Perform related duties as assigned, including operating hydraulic systems, liftgates, pallet jacks, Moffett's, Conestoga's, and configuring trucks and trailers for delivery while providing excellent customer service.
 
Properly tarp and secure all loads in compliance with DOT regulations, company policies, and customer requirements
 
Maintain cleanliness and sanitation of trucks, trailers, and delivery equipment
Qualifications & Skills
 
Proven work experience as a truck driver; Prefer a minimum of 2 years of experience in the operation of tractor/trailer equipment.
 
Possesses a current and valid Class A Commercial driver's license.
 
Ability to work weekends, on a rotating & seasonal basis.
 
Ability to sleep in a sleeper tractor when required for multi-day delivery assignments.
 
Physically qualified to drive a CMV, climb ladders to unload feed and check customer bins, regularly lift/move up to 50 lbs., and move 2,000-lb. feed pallets with a manual or electric pallet jack.
 
Can safely operate the type of CMV the Driver intends to operate.
 
Ability to maneuver trucks into loading or unloading positions.
 
Hands-on experience with electronic equipment and software (Electronic logs, GPS).
 
Extensive knowledge of applicable truck driving rules and regulations.
 
Adaptability and foresight to handle unexpected situations (traffic, weather conditions, for example).
 
Must be at least 21 years old.
 
Can read and speak English.
 
No recent moving or driving violations; Is not disqualified to drive a CMV.
 
Must have no serious traffic violations in the last 3 years.
 
Must have no more than 3 moving violations in the last 3 years; or more than 2 moving violations in the last 12 months.
 
Must have no more than 1 preventable accident involving bodily injury, fatality or disabling damage to a vehicle requiring to be towed from the scene in the last 3 years.
 
LNC may not consider any driver applicant who has been convicted of a criminal offense involving a commercial vehicle.
 
Willing to submit to background/drug checks and provide employment references.
Benefits and Perks
 
All Full-Time employees eligible for competitive benefits package.

<html><body>Company Overview Livestock Nutrition Center specializes in blending customized rations, supplements and premixes to meet the specific nutritional needs of your operation. We understand that management, performance objectives and feeding practices can be vastly different between operations, and that these differences dictate specific nutritional or formulation requirements. Our experienced sales staff and nutritionist will work with you to design a feeding program that is specific to your operation. Mission Statement Our Mission is to add value to the suppliers and end users in the feed ingredient supply chain through distribution, processing, and service. Guiding Principle Our focus is to provide customized feeding programs, nutritional products, and expert service to livestock producers that promote their long-term success and profitability. Position Summary Livestock Nutrition Center, a leading regional feed manufacturer, is looking for qualified candidates with a Class A CDL. This position will operate heavy trucks and trailers, bobtail feed trucks, and pickups with trailers, to deliver bulk feed, bagged feed and/or feed supplements. Drivers are dispatched as needed, with potential layovers up to five nights per week and home time on weekends. Responsibilities &amp; Duties <ul> <li>Safely deliver LNC livestock feed products to customers as directed and collect payment for goods delivered and delivery charges as needed. In this role, the driver is the "face" of LNC to the customer and has responsibility for maintaining relationships with our customers.</li> <li>Safely place delivered feed in the appropriate location directed by the customer, assuming that may be accomplished safely in the judgement of the driver and driver's supervisor.</li> <li>Transport finished goods and raw materials to and from manufacturing plants or retail and distribution centers.</li> <li>Maintain telephone or radio contact with supervisor to receive delivery instructions and communicate updates.</li> <li>Display a professional and courteous attitude to customers, co-workers, supervisors, and the public.</li> <li>Inspect vehicles for mechanical and safety issues with an awareness of preventative maintenance. Inspect truck equipment and supplies (such as tires, lights, brakes, gas, oil, and water).</li> <li>Maintain driver and truck logs, in compliance with state and federal regulations, including work/rest periods and miles driven, as well as daily pre and post inspection documentation.</li> <li>Plan routes and meet delivery schedules.</li> <li>Comply with truck driving rules and regulations (size, weight, route designations, parking and break periods) as well as with company policies and procedures.</li> <li>Navigate rural, agricultural, and unpaved delivery locations, including farms, feed yards, and tight access points</li> <li>Report defects, accidents or violations.</li> <li>Strictly adhere to safety requirements, policies, and procedures as outlined in the employee manual and safety meetings.</li> <li>Reliable, regular on-time attendance is required and essential to the operation of the LNC team.</li> <li>Perform related duties as assigned, including operating hydraulic systems, liftgates, pallet jacks, Moffett's, Conestoga's, and configuring trucks and trailers for delivery while providing excellent customer service.</li> <li>Properly tarp and secure all loads in compliance with DOT regulations, company policies, and customer requirements</li> <li>Maintain cleanliness and sanitation of trucks, trailers, and delivery equipment</li></ul> Qualifications &amp; Skills <ul> <li>Proven work experience as a truck driver; Prefer a minimum of 2 years of experience in the operation of tractor/trailer equipment.</li> <li>Possesses a current and valid Class A Commercial driver's license.</li> <li>Ability to work weekends, on a rotating &amp; seasonal basis.</li> <li>Ability to sleep in a sleeper tractor when required for multi-day delivery assignments.</li> <li>Physically qualified to drive a CMV, climb ladders to unload feed and check customer bins, regularly lift/move up to 50 lbs., and move 2,000-lb. feed pallets with a manual or electric pallet jack.</li> <li>Can safely operate the type of CMV the Driver intends to operate.</li> <li>Ability to maneuver trucks into loading or unloading positions.</li> <li>Hands-on experience with electronic equipment and software (Electronic logs, GPS).</li> <li>Extensive knowledge of applicable truck driving rules and regulations.</li> <li>Adaptability and foresight to handle unexpected situations (traffic, weather conditions, for example).</li> <li>Must be at least 21 years old.</li> <li>Can read and speak English.</li> <li>No recent moving or driving violations; Is not disqualified to drive a CMV.</li> <li>Must have no serious traffic violations in the last 3 years.</li> <li>Must have no more than 3 moving violations in the last 3 years; or more than 2 moving violations in the last 12 months.</li> <li>Must have no more than 1 preventable accident involving bodily injury, fatality or disabling damage to a vehicle requiring to be towed from the scene in the last 3 years.</li> <li>LNC may not consider any driver applicant who has been convicted of a criminal offense involving a commercial vehicle.</li> <li>Willing to submit to background/drug checks and provide employment references.</li></ul> Benefits and Perks <ul> <li>All Full-Time employees eligible for competitive benefits package.</li></ul></body></html>

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