Tessenderlo Kerley, Inc. is a company of diverse businesses unified by shared values and vision. We serve the agriculture, mining, industrial and water reclamation markets with a broad range of products and technologies, worldwide. Serving these customers well is a passion and a commitment-one that the people of Tessenderlo Kerley find rewarding, empowering and meaningful. 

If you want the work you do to make a positive impact on the world in which we live, and work alongside innovative, quality-focused people of vision, Tessenderlo Kerley is the right place for you. 

Tiger-Sul is a division of Tessenderlo Kerly and is seeking a Truck Driver for their Atmore AL Transportation Department. 

The Truck Driver is responsible for the safe and efficient movement of sulfur bentonite fertilizers from plant facilities to customer locations via truck.  This role ensures compliance with all safety, environmental, and regulatory standards while maintaining operational continuity and product integrity. While providing customer service and maintaining a professional image. 

Key Accountabilities: 

• Operate various types of delivery trucks and trailers setting safety first. Operate other kinds of equipment as required. 

• Provide a customer-focused experience to our customers when delivering. Safety is the number one goal. Be alert to customer needs and problems and try to resolve them. Advise supervisor of all customer service activities. 

• Maintain high standards of courtesy and respect for all customers and fellow employees. Develop a professional relationship with customers. 

• Maintain high company image standards for self and vehicle.  

• Personal appearance must be neat and well-groomed. Uniforms must be clean.  

• Trucks must be kept clean and neat both inside and outside. 

• Arrange for routine truck maintenance and repair with supervisor in accordance with service intervals specified in the operations manual.  

• Perform minor maintenance functions as required. 

• Prepare cargo documents, and other paperwork completely, accurately, and legibly to assure product quality. 

• Have proper PPE and equipment readily available for shipment. 

Key Knowledge, Skills and Behaviors: 

• Knowledge of DOT regulations (CFR 49) 

• Minimum 2 years of experience in bulk tanker transit 

• High School diploma or equivalent 

• Strong communication skills 

• Ability to pull heavy hoses 

• Ability to climb ladders and lift 50 pounds 

• Current CDL with hazardous material, tanker, double-triple endorsement 

Physical Requirements: 

• Amount Each day spent: Sitting 50%, Standing 35%, Walking 10% 

• Lift/Carry up to 100 lbs. 

• Push up to 60 lbs. 

• Pull up to 60 lbs. 

• Kneel, Squat, Climb, Ladders/Stairs 

• Clean-Shaven required: in the event of respirator use at all pickup and delivering locations 

• Over the road position: home approximately every other night 

• Deliveries depending on plant location 

• 3-5 loads/week depending on driving hours: Weekends are likely 

Work Environment:

• Outdoor or facility-based operations involving hot, high-temperature materials.
• Exposure to potential chemical hazards; requires full PPE and adherence to safety procedures.
• Must meet all company, state and federal medical standards
• Ability to maintain accurate reports, schedules and documentation
• Ability to lift maximum weight of 40 pounds
• Class A CDL with Hazmat/Tanker endorsement
• 2 years driving experience
• Physically fit and able to possess and maintain a medical certificate

Essential functions and responsibilities:

• Safely make deliveries in a timely manner
• Perform per trip and post trip equipment inspections
• Ensure all safety equipment is used as needed
• Follow all company policies, procedures and requirements.
• Maintain a safe work environment.
• Submit all paperwork and documentation to office in a timely manner

Why join Tessenderlo Kerley:

Working at Tessenderlo Kerley

• Work/life balance
• Fun and rewarding environment
• Learning, development and teamwork
• Community involvement/outreach
• Challenging and meaningful work

Benefits & Rewards:

• Medical-Dental-Vision-Prescription (Low employee premiums!)
• 401(k) plan with dollar-for-dollar matching up to the first 5% of employee contribution
• 401(k) company retirement contribution at year-end, equal to 4% of annual base salary
• Short-term incentive awards based on measured performance criteria
• Life Insurance (2x annual base salary)
• Paid vacation and sick time, and 10 paid holidays per year
• Tuition Reimbursement: Up to $5,000 per calendar year (non-taxable)
• Adoption Assistance: Up to $7,500 in reimbursement assistance
• Paid maternity and parental time off
• Business Travel Life & Accident Insurance
• Flexible Spending Account
• Telemedicine program for you and your dependents
• Long-Term Disability insurance
• Company referral program

Tessenderlo Kerley is part of Tessenderlo Group, an industrial group that focuses on agriculture, valorizing bio-residuals, machinery, mechanical engineering, electronics, energy, and providing industrial solutions with a focus on water. With its headquarters in Belgium, the group is active in over 100 countries, and it has a global team of more than 7,000 employees. Its belief that “Every Molecule Counts” is at the heart of the strategy of the group: Tessenderlo Group continually strives to valorize its products and processes to the maximum and to add value to everything it does. For more information about Tessenderlo Group, its people, and its brands, please visit www.tessenderlo.com.

Tessenderlo Kerley, Inc. provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

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