Agriculture Commercial Driver - (Grand Forks, ND)

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Wilbur-Ellis invests heavily in our employees by offering skill development and training, competitive compensation and benefits, and a tradition of promoting from within for a broad range of career opportunities. And we foster a supportive, people-first work environment.

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General Purpose and Scope of Position:

Wilbur-Ellis is seeking an experienced career-minded Commercial Driver to be part of a close, efficient team that delivers goods and services to a diverse customer base using a company delivery truck. This position may also be expected to stock and retrieve packages and bulk containers, drive a forklift and assist with other warehouse duties including general housekeeping. We are looking for someone with a positive attitude who enjoys working with a diverse customer base in a fast-paced setting.

Key Skills and Abilities Include:

• Ability to operate material handling equipment, including forklift, order picker, pallet jack, and other equipment as required

• Ability to operate a manual pallet jack with pallets weighing up to 3200 lbs.

• Ability to repetitively bend and lift boxes and bags up to 80 lbs.

• Safe operation of company delivery truck

• Ability to work and contribute to a team approach with a positive attitude and outlook

• Willing and shows desire to work overtime hours during busy seasons

• Ability to be versatile, flexible, and willing

• Can effectively multi-task

Key Personal Attributes Include:

• Present a professional image to our customers through personal appearance and overall branch cleanliness

• High School Diploma or equivalent

• Valid driver's license with Class A CDL or will obtain Class A CDL. With endorsements for Haz-Mat and Tank Vehicles

• Valid Federal Medical Card or will obtain.

• Forklift Driver and Driving Certification (offered on the job)

• Knowledge and/or experience with agricultural operations (preferred)

• Requires excellent interpersonal skills between both customers and fellow employees

Specific Responsibilities and Key Deliverables Include:

• Ensure all shipments include proper shipping documents

• Perform vehicle safety inspections

• Maintain mileage and fuel logs on all vehicles

• Ensure no product leaves or enters the warehouse without the necessary paperwork

• Meet and complete all WECO regulatory safety requirements

• Attend product training sessions and meetings when necessary

• Help maintain warehouse cleanliness

• Notify the Supervisor or Location Operations Manager immediately if the product spills

• All other duties as assigned

Compensation and Benefits:

• In compliance with all states and cities that require transparency of pay, the base compensation for this position ranges from $23.03 - $28.80 per hour. Compensation includes competitive hourly wages. Wages may vary based on location, skills, and experience. This position is also eligible for vacation and sick time, holidays, health, dental, vision, mental health, retirement plans, and other benefits. Follow this link for more information regarding Wilbur-Ellis employee benefits: https://bit.ly/3S8aDCj

Our Ag Retail & Wholesale business lineis able to hire in the following states:

AZ, AR, CA, CO, CT, FL, GA, ID, IL, IN, IA, KS, LA, MI, MN, MS, MO, MT, NE, NV, NJ, NM, NC, ND, OH, OK, OR, PA, SC, SD, TN, TX, UT, VT, VA, WA, WI, WY

Our Ag Retail & Wholesale business line is unable to hire in the following states:

AL, AK, DE, HI, KY, ME, MD, MA, NH, NY, RI, WV

Please note that salary ranges provided for this role on external job boards are salary estimates made by outside parties and may not be accurate.

Our Commitment to Diversity & Inclusion:

Diversity of people, cultures, opinions, and ideas makes us all stronger. From leadership commitment to employee buy-in, we know that creating an inclusive environment and providing opportunities for all employees to reach their full potential is a shared responsibility.

Wilbur-Ellis is a company you can be proud to call your employer

Wilbur-Ellis markets and distributes agricultural products, animal feed specialty chemicals, and food ingredients. A privately held and consistently profitable company, we employ more than 4,000 people throughout North America and Asia-Pacific.

Wilbur-Ellis is for and about people

Wilbur-Ellis has enjoyed over 100 years of success and growth, all thanks to our people. Our employees are both leaders and team players who thrive on creativity, entrepreneurial spirit, and a dedication to quality work, our customers, and each other.

Wilbur-Ellis invests in the industry's best workforce

Wilbur-Ellis invests heavily in our employees by offering skill development and training, competitive compensation and benefits, and a tradition of promoting from within for a broad range of career opportunities. And we foster a supportive, people-first work environment.

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