Company Overview
Farmers Business Network (FBN) is on a mission to power the prosperity of family farmers and rural communities around the world, transforming how the world farms with an integrated, technology-enabled agricultural platform.
We offer high ROI farm inputs, fintech and sustainability products and services powered by network data, and farm-tested insights from our global farmer community. Our platform helps FBN members make confident decisions to ensure the economic viability of their farms, while also empowering them to be a part of the solution as the global community confronts its most pressing issues: providing food security for a growing population, transitioning to more sustainable agriculture, and responding to climate change.
We are a dynamic, innovative, and mission-driven AgTech company that offers competitive compensation and benefits as well as boundless career mobility. We are backed by top investors, including Fidelity, ADM, Google Ventures, Kleiner Perkins, DBL Partners, T Rowe Price and Temasek. We have been featured in these articles by the Wall Street Journal and Forbes, and were also named "One of the 50 Most Innovative Companies in the World" by Fast Company Magazine.
POSITION OVERVIEW
We are looking for a safety minded, diligent, organized, hard-working Class 1A candidate who will help be responsible for material movement and local delivery of chemical, fertilizer, and seed for a central distribution warehouse. Warehouse duties are also required and includes all the functions of the warehouse.
RESPONSIBILITIES
This is a driving and delivery position, and will involve physical movement of product along with warehouse duties
Adhering to the compliance of all legal and safety procedures.
Managing the safe, professional and efficient deliveries direct to customers. This includes a high level of customer facing interactions and communication for scheduling and deliveries
Ensuring the proper functioning of all tools and equipment.
Ensuring orders are correct, accurate, safely loaded and ready for delivery
Safe operation of all equipment (box truck, forklift, manual and electric pallet jack)
Coordinate all required paperwork for shipment and deliveries including proper handling of returns
Complete regular safety and quality audits
Comply with driver/warehousing rules and regulations as well as with company policies and procedures
Collect and verify delivery instructions
Report defects, accidents or violations
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
Current Class 1A license and clean driving record
Current TDG and WHMIS endorsement or ability to obtain them
5+ years working experience in product delivery and distribution to customer base
Experience working in a warehouseProven work experience managing direct to customer deliveries (Final Mile)
Knowledge of the safety and legal documentation processes for handling related driver and warehouse activities (MSDS, Equipment checklist, BOL)
Should have excellent leadership and administration skills and abilities
Ability to effectively manage time, resolve crisis and decision making
Ability to efficiently coordinate workings with internal and external workers of the company
Ability to work occasional weekend shifts during peak season
Clean/Pass DOT drug/alcohol and physical
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Certified, or ability to be certified on equipment (forklift, etc)
Working understanding of WMS system
Acceptable incident history
Comply with safety regulations
Ability to safely handle equipment used to physically move inventory
Extensive knowledge of applicable truck driving rules and regulations
Adaptability and foresight to handle unexpected situations (traffic, weather conditions etc)
To understand the physical demands of this job, please click this link and refer to Template J
FBN is proud to be an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We do not discriminate in hiring or any employment decision based on race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), marital status, ancestry, physical or mental disability, genetic information, veteran status, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, or other applicable legally protected characteristic. FBN considers qualified applicants with criminal histories, consistent with applicable federal, state and local law. We participate in the E-Verify program in certain locations as required by law. Learn more about the E-Verify program here. FBN is also committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans in our job application procedures. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, please fill out this form.