Class 1A Driver (12-month contract) $4,000 Bonus at Necessary Ventures

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Class 1A Driver (12-month contract) $4,000 Bonus

Saskatoon, SK

Warehousing, Fulfillment & Logistics

In office

Temporary

Company Overview

Farmers Business Network, Inc. (FBN) is a pioneering digital marketplace and farmer-to-farmer network dedicated to empowering family farmers globally while promoting sustainable agriculture. With over 117,000 members, FBN's Farmers First promise unites growers and ranchers in their quest to maximize profitability and increase food production. FBN leverages data, AI and direct-to-farm delivery to simplify the agricultural supply chain, boosting convenience and transparency, reducing farm input costs, enhancing access to financing and services, and providing personalized farm insights. Its Gradable joint-venture helps thousands of farmers adopt and earn rewards for regenerative practices while simplifying the access of regenerative products for the world’s leading food companies and grain buyers.

POSITION OVERVIEW

This is anticipated to be a 12-month contract position based out of Saskatoon, SK.

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
• 6+ years working experience in product delivery and distribution to customer base
• Experience working in a warehouse
• Proven 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 .

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