Seasonal Truck Driver

CHS Inc. is a leading global agribusiness owned by farmers, ranchers and cooperatives across the United States that provides grain, food and energy resources to businesses and consumers around the world. We serve agriculture customers and consumers across the United States and around the world.  Most of our employees are in the United States, but today we have employees in 19 countries. At CHS, we are creating connections to empower agriculture.

Summary


CHS is looking for a Seasonal Truck Driver to join our team in Bridgewater This individual will haul fertilizer, seed, and agronomy products to local farmer customers during our busy season this spring. Our spring season typically runs from late March- mid July, and there are ample overtime opportunities during that time. Hours will vary from 10-12 hours/day depending on the week,and can go up to 6 days/week. Overtime will be paid after 40 hours. Join our amazing team today 

Responsibilities

  • Ensure accurate and timely pick up/deliveries to our customers in a safe, timely, and professional manner. Assist with or load or unload, as needed.
  • Provide excellent customer service. Treat customers professionally; greet customers promptly and courteously. Promptly handle all customer concerns and elevate to leadership if required.
  • Ensure compliance with all local, state, and federal laws and regulations. To include but not limited to pre-trip and post-trip reporting, proper load securement and hours of service.
  • Maintain cleanliness of vehicle(s) inside and out, and work environment.
  • Complete and document daily maintenance inspections. Ensure proper equipment maintenance is completed including repairs, and preventive maintenance.
  • Maintain and promote a strong safety culture and follow all safety policies, training, personal protective equipment procedures and regulations. Identify and communicate workplace hazards and correct or seek assistance in correcting unsafe actions or conditions.
  • Report all incidents (bodily or property), accidents, and traffic violations to immediately to supervisor.
  • Enroll in and complete mandatory CHS random drug and alcohol testing program and the Continuous Monitoring Program.
  • Assist operational staff and perform other duties as needed or assigned. May include intercompany related driving.

Minimum Qualifications (required)

  • Class A CDL
  • Ability to read, write and communicate in English and understand highway traffic signs and signals

Additional Qualifications

  • Maintain or be able to obtain a CDL and DOT medical card
  • Ability to work additional hours, be available for overnight stays and occasional weekends to meet business demands
  • Tanker, Air Brake endorsements preferred
  • Agriculture background preferred
  • Customer service experience preferred
  • Bulk liquid, pressure trailer, or forklift experience preferred
  • Pre-employment screening is based on the job requirements and industry guidelines and may or may not be required for the position. If required, must pass pre-employment screenings to include all or a combination of drug, criminal, motor vehicle check, physical requirements and FMCSA Clearinghouse.

CHS offers a competitive total rewards package. Compensation includes base wage and, depending upon position, may include other earnings such as bonus, incentives and commissions. Actual pay offered will vary based on multiple factors which may include, without limitation, experience, education, training, specialized skills and certifications, minimum wage/salary requirements under local law.

If eligibility requirements are met, you may participate in 401(k).

CHS is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disability.

Please note that any communication from a CHS recruiter would be sent using a email address. In addition, a CHS recruiter will not ask for confidential information over the phone or in an email, or request money from a candidate involved in an offer process. If you have questions regarding an employment opportunity, please reach out to ; to verify that the communication is from CHS.

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