Trucker Hogs

Job Description

Job Description

Niewohner Entities is all about caring for animals and the land. This has been a family tradition that has been handed down from generation to generation. We value collaboration throughout industries, by operating in multiple areas and continue to grow. Starting off as a farm and cattle operation near Albion, Nebraska, Niewohner Entities has grown to 3 cattle feedlots, as well as farrow to finish swine confinement. Other divisions include The Batch Box, SiDump'r, Feeding System, Beaver Bearing, and Upper Iowa Beef.

General Purpose

Operates gasoline and / or diesel powered tractor / trailer combinations to transport agriculture products such as livestock, feed commodities, or other materials in loose or packaged form in a timely and safe manner to each feedlot / location.

Duties / Responsibilities :

• In this operation it is important that every employee focus on the priorities of : Animal Health & Welfare; Employee Safety, and; Overall Productivity.
• Report to work on time each day based on the manufacturer. Make sure 3 loads are delivered daily.
• Adhere to the requirements and guidelines established by the Owners and Manager, and adhere to the policies included in the Employee Handbook.
• Operates a tractor / trailer combination to transport agriculture products, feed commodities and livestock; drives local haul.
• Perform the protocol established for loading / unloading distillers / synergy.
• Follows all regulations and laws, maintaining DOT and DMV standards with regards to safe transport.
• Completes pre- and post-trip inspections, checking for defects. Checks all equipment including lights, brakes, tires, etc. Replenishes fluids such as fuel, oil and water.
• Maintains a daily driver’s log in compliance with Company policy and DOT (Department of Transportation) regulations, and adheres to such.
• Assists in loading and unloading of product. Ensures accurate records regarding headcount and weights.
• All drivers will be responsible for all paperwork associated with their task at hand such as swine, cattle, distillers, Synergy etc.
• Deliver to the location that you are instructed.
• Ensure adequate inventory of parts, tires, and service materials.
• Keep the truck service sheds clean, organized and efficient.
• Check all incoming distillers / Synergy for the quality of product and report the status. Complete appropriate paperwork.
• Coordinate deliveries with the office and the dispatcher.
• Promote a sense of teamwork, camaraderie, safety and an enjoyable work environment.

Requirements

Minimum Qualifications

Physical Requirements :

Dress and Personal Protective Equipment :

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee occasionally works in outside weather conditions. The employee occasionally works near moving mechanical parts, and is occasionally exposed to humid conditions, ambient air, hot and cold temperature, fumes or airborne particles, traffic, and chemicals.

The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate, but occasionally high.