Agri-Foods Driver - Minneapolis-St Paul

Description:

Driver loads food-based products in bulk, transporting them via Semi-Truck and Trailer and unloading the products at numerous customer locations.

Responsibilities:

• Operate in a safe manner and in compliance with company policies, state/federal laws and regulations.

• Load Agri-products at food processing plants and bulk storage facilities.

• Unload products at numerous customer locations.

• Connect hoses and fittings to "load and unload" agri-food products safely.

• Drop and hook up trailers to semi-truck. This includes raising and lowering dolly legs on the trailer. Estimated torque on dolly legs around 50lbs to raise and lower depending.

• Reaching pulling and pushing asphalt hoses with products in them up to 75 lbs.

• Ability to climb ladders to an approximate height of 11 feet to check tank levels and make sure load is secure.

o The maximum weight of the vertical step load of 450 lbs. and a riser/grab-handle pull a load of 200 lbs.

• Climbing in and out of Tractor using 3 points of contact

• Opening dome lid to vent the trailer

• Ability to verbally understand detailed information from dispatchers regarding loads and customer requirements.

• Present a professional image of the company through appearance and attitude. Long pants with a company provided shirt is required. No shorts or sleeveless shirts are allowed.

• General conversations in English with dispatchers, customers, and loaders to accommodate their needs.

Physical Requirements:

• Lifting up to 50 lbs. Stooping, bending, twisting, pulling, grasping

• Climbing, Prolonged sitting

Required:

• Valid Class A - CDL driver's license with tanker and hazmat endorsement.

• Approved medical card via DOT certified doctor, PA, or Chiropractor

Compensation

80-100K per year