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
As a Driver / Warehouse employee, you will contribute to the success of FBN by
playing a critical role in the order fulfillment and delivery of FBN products to
customers. You will be required to ensure the accuracy of the orders, trip
planning, completing paperwork, complying with health and safety rules and
regulations and acting as an ambassador for FBN.
Primary Responsibilities
- Performs pre- and post-trip inspections of assigned vehicle and document
checks.
- Report all incidents and accidents, violations or safety concerns to
management
- Coordinate with the load planner, the loading and unloading sequence for
daily deliveries.
- Verify all product, labels, documentation and weights for your load.
- Load and unload trailers according to the trip plan.
- Ensure cargo is secured properly in accordance with all safety requirements,
and follow all processes and procedures for the transportation of dangerous
goods, including placards when applicable.
- Operates vehicles in accordance with FBN safety policies, rules and
regulations.
- Be in compliance with all Occupational Health and Safety (OH&S) as well as
local, provincial and federal laws.
- Assist customers with off loading or loading in a courteous and professional
manner.
- Ensure all bols are signed and in order, as proof of delivery and returned to
administration for processing.
- Practice good housekeeping by following all cleaning procedures for assigned
vehicles, equipment, yard and the facility.
- Warehouse duties as required, Order processing, Inventory Cycle Counts,
Receiving.
- Comply with all warehouse rules/regulations and with company policies and
procedures
- Other duties/responsibilities as required.
REQUIRED EXPERIENCES & QUALIFICATIONS
- 3+ years Minimum Class 3 with air, Class 1 preferred. (Compensation to be
aligned)
- CDL license with DG endorsement an asset
- Customer service focused (Farmers First)
- Rural driving experience is an asset
- 2+ years warehousing (or equivalent) experience
- Some understanding of provincial and local health & safety regulations
regarding the handling and transportation of agricultural products
- Able to work independently and as a team
- Attention to detail, reliable and punctual
- Able to work in a fast-paced environment where requirements can change
frequently
- Safety First mindset
- Able to work outside in variable temperatures and adverse weather conditions
- High level interpersonal and relationship building skills, customer focused
- Forklift experience (preferred)
- Skid Steer Certified (preferred)
- Prior TDG and WHMIS Certification an asset.
- High School diploma or equivalent
To understand the physical demands of this job, please click this link
[https://docs.google.com/document/d/1WFju8uWT3WD3dlMR9v6yIRppXbBvXF8kHWvWbio1pjM/edit]
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 [https://www.e-verify.gov/].
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
[https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSec6vRaQxfKrm0QkBoM5MS-b50laymA5koEqRJgBy9wKQFLyQ/viewform].
