Class A CDL Agronomy Driver

• Heritage Cooperative is always looking for friendly, outgoing, customer-service driven employees. Our people are our greatest asset, and we are constantly thinking outside of the box for new ways to make working at Heritage Cooperative attractive to our current and prospective employees. If you see yourself as a future Agronomy Driver with Heritage Cooperative, apply TODAY at www.heritagecooperative.com/Careers!

QUALIFICATIONS

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

High school diploma or equivalent. Valid driver's license with an acceptable MVR. Ability to obtain and maintain any required commercial driver's license (CDL), endorsements, or other legally required credentials for assigned vehicles and products. Ability to safely operate trucks, trailers, loading/unloading equipment, and related equipment. Ability to understand and follow written and verbal instructions. Ability to accurately complete required logs, records, and delivery documentation. Ability to follow company safety procedures and applicable state and federal regulations. Ability to communicate effectively and professionally with customers, coworkers, and supervisors. Ability to work independently and manage time effectively. Ability to work varying hours, including early mornings, evenings, weekends, or extended hours during peak seasonal periods, as business needs require.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Previous commercial driving experience. Previous experience in agriculture, agronomy, fertilizer, grain, petroleum, or related industries. Experience operating agricultural, material-handling, or unloading equipment. Experience with bulk product delivery. Knowledge of agricultural products, farm operations, or cooperative operations. Previous customer service experience. Familiarity with DOT regulations, transportation requirements, or safety procedures. Previous experience working in a seasonal or fast-paced environment. Page Break

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

Serve as a positive representation of Heritage Cooperative’s Core Values o Provide Superior Customer Service o Highest Standards of Integrity and Trust o Continuous Improvement o Being a Good Partner

• Deliver dry and liquid fertilizer, crop protection products, seed, fuel, and other agronomy-related products to customer farms, fields, and designated cooperative locations.
• Transport products between cooperative facilities, warehouses, fertilizer plants, terminals, and customer locations as needed.
• Support Agronomy operations during peak planting, spraying, fertilizing, and harvest seasons.
• Load, unload, and tender fertilizer, crop protection products, and other agricultural inputs using appropriate equipment and procedures.
• Assist Agronomy personnel with product staging and movement to ensure products are available when and where needed.
• Safely handle hoses, pumps, valves, fittings, augers, conveyors, and other equipment used to load and unload agronomy products.
• Verify product type, quantity, destination, and delivery instructions before leaving the facility and upon arrival at the customer or field location.
• Communicate with Agronomy staff regarding delivery schedules, field locations, product requirements, customer requests, and changes in delivery needs.
• Follow all label requirements, handling procedures, and applicable regulations when transporting and handling fertilizers, crop protection products, and other regulated agricultural materials.
• Maintain required records, delivery tickets, load documentation, truck logs, and other agronomy-related paperwork accurately and timely.
• Complete required pre-trip and post-trip inspections and report vehicle, trailer, tank, hose, pump, or other equipment issues.
• Operate trucks, trailers, tenders, and related agronomy equipment safely and efficiently.
• Assist with maintaining fertilizer and product handling equipment in a clean, safe, and operational condition.
• Follow proper procedures for preventing product contamination, spills, leaks, and environmental releases.
• Immediately report spills, leaks, damaged containers, product discrepancies, or other safety and environmental concerns to the appropriate Agronomy personnel.
• Maintain awareness of field conditions, access roads, bridges, weight restrictions, weather conditions, and other factors that may affect safe delivery.
• Provide professional and courteous service to customers at farms, fields, and other delivery locations.
• Communicate customer questions, concerns, or product needs to Agronomy personnel for appropriate follow-up.
• Support other areas of the cooperative based on seasonal and business needs.
• Follow all company safety policies, OSHA/DOT requirements, state and federal regulations, and applicable environmental and agricultural regulations.
• Maintain an energetic, dependable, and team-oriented attitude throughout the workday.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Abide by all safety regulations to ensure safety of oneself, coworkers and customers
• Develop new business opportunities through prospecting, networking, and referrals.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Ability to sit for extended periods while operating commercial vehicles. Ability to frequently enter and exit trucks, trailers, tenders, tanks, and other equipment. Ability to climb steps, ladders, platforms, and truck access points safely. Ability to walk on uneven, muddy, wet, dusty, or agricultural terrain. Ability to stand, bend, stoop, kneel, crouch, reach, and maintain balance while performing inspections, loading, unloading, and delivery activities. Ability to lift, carry, push, and pull materials, hoses, fittings, and equipment as required, including items weighing up to 50 pounds. Ability to connect and disconnect hoses, fittings, valves, pumps, and other product-handling equipment. Ability to perform repetitive hand, arm, and foot movements associated with vehicle and equipment operation. Ability to safely perform vehicle inspections and respond to loading, unloading, and delivery requirements. Ability to meet the physical requirements necessary to safely operate assigned vehicles and equipment.

ENVIRONMENTAL FACTORS

Regularly works outdoors in varying and sometimes extreme weather conditions, including heat, cold, rain, snow, wind, and direct sunlight. Work may occur at cooperative facilities, fertilizer plants, warehouses, grain facilities, farms, agricultural fields, and customer locations. Exposure to fertilizer dust, crop protection products, petroleum products, fuel, agricultural dust, fumes, odors, and other agricultural materials may occur. May be exposed to noise from trucks, tractors, applicators, augers, conveyors, pumps, and other agricultural equipment. May encounter uneven, muddy, wet, dusty, or slippery terrain and unpaved roads. May work around moving vehicles, agricultural machinery, loading equipment, tanks, pumps, and other industrial equipment. Must follow all required PPE, chemical handling, spill prevention, environmental, and safety procedures. Seasonal operations may require extended hours, early mornings, evenings, weekends, and increased workload during planting, spraying, fertilizing, and harvest seasons.

WHY HERITAGE? Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance Company Paid Life and AD&D Insurance Company Paid Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Paid Holidays, Sick, and Vacation Time 401k with Company Match after 6 months Farm Bureau Membership Profit Sharing

Questions? Contact recruiter@heritagecooperative.com DISCLAIMER The job description is not intended to cover or describe all tasks, duties and responsibilities the employee may be required to be asked to perform. Heritage Cooperative retains the right to change or add new tasks, duties and responsibilities at any time, with or without notice to the employee.

WORK AUTHORIZATION

Evidence of work authorization upon employment is required in compliance with the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986. Completion of USCIS form I-9 will be required in order to verify employment eligibility within 3 business days of the first day of employment.

AAP/EEO STATEMENT

Heritage Cooperative provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, Heritage Cooperative complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

Heritage Cooperative expressly prohibits any form of workplace harassment based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran status. Improper interference with the ability of Heritage Cooperative’s employees to perform their job duties may result in discipline up to and including termination. #INDSP