Delivery Driver and Feed Mill Technician in Jerome, Idaho at Standard Dairy Consultants

The Delivery Driver and Feed Mill Technician is responsible for the safe and efficient delivery of bulk and bagged feed products to customers while also supporting daily feed mill operations. This position focuses on customer deliveries and transportation, while also assisting with feed mill production, receiving, packaging, warehousing, and general facility operations.

Objectives:

• Delivery Driver (CDL-A) – 40%: Dedicate approximately 40% of working time to delivery and transportation responsibilities.
• Feed Mill Technician – 60%: Dedicate approximately 60% of working time to feed mill operations and production responsibilities.
• This position generally works Monday through Friday on assigned shift (7:00am-3:00pm or 2:00pm-10:00pm) with rotating Saturday (7:00am-5:00pm) and Sunday (7:00am-3:00pm) every 4-6 weeks. The position does not require overnight stays while on the driving schedule; however, occasional overtime may be required.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Delivery Driver Responsibilities

• Load bulk and bagged feed products onto delivery trucks according to delivery schedules and established procedures.
• Perform pre-trip and post-trip vehicle inspections and promptly report any defects or maintenance concerns.
• Maintain and submit required documentation, including logbooks/ Electronic Logging Device (ELD) records, Driver Vehicle Inspection Reports (DVIRs), bills of lading (BOLs) and other delivery paperwork.
• Comply with all Department of Transportation (DOT) rules and regulations and company safety policies.

Feed Mill Technician Responsibilities

• Confirm incoming trucks have not hauled Restricted Use Protein Products (RUPP) before unloading, in accordance with applicable Food and Drug Administration (FDA) feed safety requirements.
• Follow the Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA), Current Good Manufacturing Practices (CGMPs), and Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) guidelines.
• Unload bulk ingredients using the mill’s automated system and ensure ingredients are directed to the correct storage bins.
• Load, unload, and store bagged and tote products while maintaining accurate inventory rotation.
• Operate the automated batching system to produce feed according to approved formulas.
• Collect and inspect a sample from each batch and retain samples for 90 days.
• Fill bags and totes with the correct product to accurate weights and verify proper labeling.
• Stack finished bags securely on pallets.
• Transport finished feed bags and totes to designated warehouse storage areas and rotate inventory as needed.
• Perform daily housekeeping to keep the mill, warehouse and equipment clean and safe.
• Perform routine maintenance and minor repairs on mill equipment and report larger issues to the supervisor.
• Conduct quality checks on incoming ingredients and finished feed to ensure product quality and consistency.
• Perform all other duties as assigned.

Skills and Abilities:

• Knowledge and understanding of client locations and delivery practices.
• Ability to safely operate a commercial vehicle in varied weather, road, and traffic conditions.
• Ability to safely operate a forklift and other loading/unloading equipment.
• Strong attention to detail with weights, batch accuracy, labeling and paperwork.
• Basic math and computer skills to operate automated batching and mill systems.
• Understanding of livestock production methods and products needed for farms.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills.
• Clear, professional communication with coworkers, suppliers and customers.

• High school diploma or GED preferred.
• Valid Commercial Driver’s License (CDL-A) with a clean driving record and a current DOT medical card required, or the ability to obtain them within an established timeframe.
• Previous commercial driving or delivery experience preferred.
• Experience in a feed delivery as well as feed mill, grain elevator, warehouse or agricultural setting preferred.
• Forklift operator certification preferred.

Working Conditions: This position generally works Monday through Friday on assigned shift (7:00am-3:00pm or 2:00pm-10:00pm) with rotating Saturday (7:00am-5:00pm) and Sunday (7:00am-3:00pm) every 4-6 weeks. The position does not require overnight stays while on the driving schedule; however, occasional overtime may be required. Work is performed in a feed mill and warehouse environment with exposure to dust, noise, moving machinery and varying temperatures. This position also requires working outdoors and traveling on the road in various weather conditions when making deliveries to customer locations. Use of personal protective equipment (PPE) is required.

Physical Requirements: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand and walk for up to 7 hours per shift; bend, kneel, squat, turn, crawl and reach; climb ladders and work on elevated platforms; and lift and/or move up to 60 pounds. The employee must also be able to sit for extended periods while driving and safely enter and exit a commercial truck.

We offer a comprehensive benefits package to eligible full-time employees, including:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) retirement plan with company match up to 4%
• Paid vacation, accruing from day one
• Paid sick time annually
• 6 paid holidays per year
• Short-term and long-term disability insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid parental and bereavement leave
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA) and Health Savings Account (HSA) options
• Employee referral bonus program