Are you looking for an opportunity to join a team of retail bulk petroleum professionals in growing market share within and around the communities supported by AGRIS Co-operative?
AGRIS Co-operative Ltd. has an opportunity for a full-time Energy Products Driver to join our AGRIS team. As an Energy Products Driver, you are responsible for the safe and efficient transportation and delivery of bulk petroleum to customers. The driver is responsible to be aware of the customer’s requirements and to maintain adequate supplies of product in the storage tank(s). The incumbent ensures that deliveries are completed on a least cost basis, and that all associated documentation is accurately completed and returned to the base location for invoicing. AGRIS distributes petroleum products to farm consumers, home heat accounts, and to other consumers in commercial and institutional markets. The objective of this position is to provide and excellent customer experience delivery and services for AGRIS.
What will you be responsible for: - Provide and promote an exceptional customer experience at every interaction.
- Responsible for delivery of energy products in a safe and efficient manner.
- Provides automatic delivery of petroleum products and maintains appropriate levels of product in customers’ tank(s).
- Ensures the proper completion of all associated documentation required for prompt invoicing, as well as collecting COD accounts as required.
- Ensures delivery of product is on time and meets customer expectations.
- Ensures company policy and legal requirements are followed in the delivery of product.
- Responsible for daily inventory control and sales tickets.
- Prepares and maintains accurate records of activities to enhance the distribution system and ensure customer satisfaction. Prepare daily records (e.g., daily truck report, pre and post trip vehicle inspections, and loading tickets).
- Checks and cleans truck and equipment on a daily basis, ensures safety of vehicle and equipment and reports problems to the supervisor.
- Ensures that proper servicing and lubrication and other maintenance is carried out as required by policy.
- Maintains self and uniform in a neat and tidy condition.
- Reports maintenance requirements of tanks and equipment to the service department.
- Makes sales calls to new potential customers, ensures profitable growth.
- Must operate vehicle towards least cost distribution:
- Number of deliveries per hour.
- Number of litres per delivery.
- Cost per litre delivered.
- Driver must hold current licenses and certificates as determined by the AGRIS energy department and the government.
- The driver is responsible for the safety of truck equipment, for using safe loading and unloading procedures, and for safe transportation of the load.
- Represents and promotes AGRIS in a competent and professional manner.
- Understands and complies with company health and safety and environmental policies and procedures.
- All other duties as assigned.
Requirements for this job:
- Class D Driver’s Licence with Air Brake Endorsement.
- Ideally has a fundamental knowledge of the agricultural industry.
- Three to Five years commercial driving experience.
- Strong attention to detail and sound judgement.
- Mechanical aptitude and ability to use electronic devices.
If you are interested in a career in agriculture as part of an industry leader, developing innovative solutions and enhancing the profitability of our farmer-owners, we want to meet with you!
About AGRIS Co-operative Ltd.
AGRIS Co-operative Ltd. is a dynamic and successful farmer owned co-operative that prides itself on providing quality agronomic and grain marketing solutions for our customers and farmer-owners. AGRIS is a leader in precision farming technology, seed, agronomy, and petroleum services.
AGRIS Co-operative Ltd. is a 100 per-cent farmer-owned grain marketing and farm-input supply company that serves more than 1,000 farmer owners in 14 locations in Essex, Kent, Elgin, Middlesex and Lambton counties.
The co-operative is a partner of Great Lakes Grain, a grain merchandising company. AGRIS Co-operative is a member-owner of GROWMARK, Inc. and markets products and services under the FS banner.
AGRIS branches are located in Brigden, Chatham, Cottam, Dutton, Glencoe, Leamington, McGregor, Muirkirk, Rochester, Stoney Point, Thamesford, Thamesville, Tupperville and Wheatley.
How to Apply
Please forward your resume in confidence by February 26, 2025 to humanresources@agris.coop.
AGRIS Co-operative Ltd. is an equal opportunity employer. We thank all those who apply however only applicants selected for an interview will be notified.