About this role
Overview:
"We Haul Wholesome" at Dairy Farmers of America - the leading milk marketing cooperative and dairy food processor within the United States. Our drivers transport raw milk from farm to processing plants. We are passionate about the farmer-owners, the dairy industry, and supplying consumers with safe and nutritious products.
Pay and Benefits:
- Competitive pay - shift differential, weekend premium, OT available
- Medical, Dental, Vision
- 401k Employer Match
- Generous vacation (144 hours, 1st Year)
- Home daily
Schedule: 12pm start (afternoon shift) available
General Purpose:
Safely and efficiently operate Dairy Farmers of America (DFA) tank trailers to transport raw milk from farm or depot to plant. Drive over a variety of streets, highways and rural access roads. The driver must follow the dispatch schedule and directions from the driver supervisors.
Drivers are required to take quality control samples at farms, measure the milk loaded into trailers, and minimize the truck idle times and conserve fuel consumption. We expect our drivers to operate safely and legally at all times.
Job Duties and Responsibilities:
- Operate a commercial motor vehicle in compliance with DOT, DFA Commercial Motor Vehicle, and safety policies
- Some strenuous work involving lifting, connecting hoses, disconnecting hoses
- Ladder climbing to access the top of tank trailers and farm tanks
- Hooking and unhooking trucks and trailers
- Maintain positive communications with producers, customers, and employees
- Represents DFA positively and professionally
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Licensing and Certification:
- Must have a Class A CDL in state of residence
- Must have, or be able to obtain, a tanker endorsement and doubles/triples endorsement
- No automatic restrictions
Education and Experience:
- High school or equivalent preferred
- CDL A driving: 1 year (Required)
Necessary Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
- Knowledge of DOT procedures, rules, and requirements
- Must meet MVR requirements, DOT requirements, pre-employment background requirements
- Must be at least 21 years of age
- Must be able to work independently
- Must be able to read/write English and basic math skills
Please Note:
DFA will not consider applicants who have incurred a DUI related conviction during the 3-year period preceding the date of application.
An Equal Opportunity Employer including Disabled/Veterans
Other facts
About Dairy Farmers of America
At Dairy Farmers of America, our 19,000 employees work with one goal in mind – to bring value to our family farm-owners.
As a farmer-owned cooperative, DFA offers rewarding jobs across the nation in a variety of fields, including manufacturing, accounting, communications, marketing, economics, on-farm field services, and more.
We value our employees and reward them with competitive benefits, a supportive working environment, and growth opportunities. We capitalize on the strengths of each individual and ensure that each employee is challenged in their role. Through Dairy University, employees receive online training and job enhancement, classes. Employees also have the opportunity to grow within DFA.
We also want our employees to live a healthy lifestyle and offer a health and wellness program that provides access to online classes and materials tailored to help our employees make healthier choices, as well as an Employee Assistance Program that helps employees with legal and health issues, such as advice on parenting or stress management, and free counseling sessions.
At DFA, we understand that our employees provide value within our organization and in our community. We cultivate a culture of openness, transparency, and integrity where employees are encouraged to voice their opinions and share their ideas. We also believe we have a responsibility to give back the communities in which we operate and work to do so through the DFA Cares Foundation.
Dairy Farmers of America, Inc. is an equal employment employer and is committed to providing employment opportunities to minorities, females, veterans, and disabled individuals.
What you'll do
- Safely operate tank trailers to transport raw milk from farms to processing plants. Follow dispatch schedules and maintain quality control during transportation.
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