Milk Tanker Drivers

Job purpose

The applicant will be required to drive MC B-Double tankers to collect raw milk off farm and deliver to Milk Factories.

Duties and responsibilities include:

• Drive a MC B-Double tanker
• Operate on farm computers
• Download and complete Electronic Work Diary for every shift (subscription for HubFleet provided)
• Wash truck and trailers externally and CIP tanker.
• Complete necessary paperwork i.e. run sheets, communication docket and Reeve Milk Docket
• Shift and weekend work on a rotating roster.
• Able to work independently and as a co-operative member of the team.
• Practice and adhere to Reeve's policy and procedures.
• Develop positive relationships with internal and external suppliers, work colleges and factory staff.
• Deliver high quality customer service outcomes.
• Comply with Legal Statutory WHS requirements and Reeves Policy and Management systems i.e. NHVAS and Safe Foods requirements.
• Act responsibly to ensure the safety of self and others.
• Follow safe work methods.
• Identify and report hazards, accidents/incidents and ensure documentation is completed.
• Respect farmer's private property and drive safely to conditions.
• Confidentiality of farmer's supplier details.
• Pre-start and end shift checks on combination.

Qualifications

Mandatory Qualifications and licences include:

• MC licence
• Minimum of 3 years experience.
• Ability and experience in driving roadranger/manual vehicles

Desirable Qualifications and licences include:

• BFM accredited.
• Tanker experience.
• Milk Grading Certificate.

Working conditions

This applicant will be required to drive tankers in all weather conditions. This job entails weekend work on a rotating roster. You will need to be able to operate farm computers which capture farm litres and temperatures, download and operate Hubfleet EWD and other company apps as required, log into in cab tracking system and record Mass volumes.

Physical requirements

The successful applicant will be required to pass a pre-employment medical, be able to get in and out of the prime mover regularly using three points of contact. Must be able to lift hoses. Able to kneel down to connect and disconnect hose line to vats and tankers. Able to externally wash prime mover and tanker.