It is Centra Sota Cooperative’s vision to improve lives and create a more vibrant future for farmers, families, and communities in central Minnesota. We are a people-focused cooperative offering honest and helpful information, innovative products, and exceptional service from a reliable team of experts who care.

Position Summary: It is the primary responsibility of this role to accurately and efficiently deliver bulk fuels and other energy related products.

Essential Functions:

• Provide accurate and efficient delivery of bulk fuel and energy related products
• Perform deliveries in such a manner as to maintain good customer relations.
• Accurately complete all invoices and related paper work in a timely manner.
• Know and follow all company safety policies and procedures. Perform work in a safe manner.
• Perform pre-trip and post-trip inspections. Report all maintenance items to supervisor.
• Maintain equipment in operational and cleanly appearances at all times
• Perform routine inspections of equipment and report findings and recommendations to supervisor.
• Attend safety and related job trainings as they become available.
• Provide backup for other administrative staff as needed.
• Demonstrate a commitment to doing what’s right, a solid work ethic, a strong sense of ownership, a passion for agriculture, and genuine respect for others
• Practice safe behavior while following all safety policies
• Observe and enforce all company policies
• Perform other duties as assigned

Job Requirements/Qualifications:

· High School Diploma or GED equivalent

· Ability to establish and maintain effective relationships with employees, supervisors, customers. etc.

· Ability to communicate effectively.

· Self-motivated with an ability to work independently and as part of a team.

· Ability to make independent judgments, which have moderate impacts on the organization.

· Good organizational skills with ability to prioritize tasks.

· Customer service oriented with ability to problem solve and manage difficult customer situations

· Results-oriented, accurate and thorough with a commitment to accountability

· Proficient computer skills with the ability to learn other key operational computer programs

· Comply with Centra Sota’s driver qualification requirements and Drug and Alcohol Policy

· Maintain a valid class B CDL with hazmat, tanker and air brake endorsements.

Preferred Qualifications:

· One year relevant experience or any equivalent combination of education and experience demonstrating the ability to do the job.

· Thorough knowledge of traffic laws and defensive driving.

· Skilled in operation of equipment.

Physical Demands: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform 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 is regularly required to sit for long periods of time as well as use hands or fingers to reach or handle, and to talk or hear. The employee is often required to stand, walk, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. All vision abilities are required to encompass close-up and distant work. Must be able to tolerate and endure extended seasonal hours and maintain alertness to meet deadlines.

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 is frequently exposed to machinery and moving parts, airborne particles including grain dust and hazardous materials or fumes, which will require the use of personal protective equipment (PPE). The employee is exposed to adverse weather conditions, high, precarious places and confined spaces. The noise level in some of the work environments may require the use of hearing protection. While performing the duties of this job inside the office, the employee is frequently exposed to normal working conditions for an office environment with a noise level that is usually low to moderate.

Disclaimer: This job description is not a complete description of responsibility, but reflects the general qualifications, duties, and/or responsibilities necessary to perform this position. Centra Sota Cooperative reserves the right to revise the job description as circumstances warrant.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $23.00 - $32.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40 – 50 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• AD&D insurance
• Cell phone reimbursement
• Dental insurance
• Disability insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Flexible spending account
• Fuel discount
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid sick time
• Paid time off
• Paid training
• Parental leave
• Referral program
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Supplemental Pay:

• Bonus opportunities
• Quarterly bonus

Trucking Driver Type:

• Company driver

Trucking Route:

• Local

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Required)

Experience:

• Driving: 1 year (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Little Falls, MN: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person