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Job Category: Installation, Maintenance & Repair Crft Wkr

Requisition Number: TRUCK004037

• Posted : September 1, 2026
• Full-Time
• On-site

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Sanborn, IA
Sanborn, IA 51248, USA

AMPI owns six Midwest-based manufacturing plants where 10 percent of the nation’s American-type cheese and processed cheese is produced. The cooperative’s award-winning cheese and powdered dairy products are marketed to foodservice, retail and food ingredient customers. In 2019, the co-op launched its Dinner Bell Creamery brand and accompanying Co-op Crafted promise, highlighting more than 50 years of dairy farm families partnering with skilled cheesemakers.

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

This list of duties and responsibilities is not all inclusive and may be expanded to include other duties and responsibilities as management may deem necessary from time to time:

• All AMPI employees have an obligation to report employee safety, food safety and food quality issues to the personnel of authority.
• This position has heightened food safety and food quality responsibilities.
• All AMPI employees have an obligation to report employee safety, food safety and food quality issues to personnel of authority.
• The position has a heightened food safety and food quality responsibilities.
• Performs repairs on company owned vehicles and equipment, including brakes, engines, electrical systems, hydraulics, transmissions, ignitions, air and exhaust systems and axle assemblies.
• Diagnose failures of equipment, disassemble, repair, and reassemble parts as needed by locating sources of problems, observing mechanical devices in operation and listening for problems while using precision measuring and testing instruments. Removes defective parts by dismantling equipment by using hand and power tools and hoists while completing root cause analysis of parts.
• Ensures efficient operation of transportation equipment by completing preventative maintenance requirements such as changing oil, checking batteries, lubricating equipment, inspecting brake systems, steering mechanisms, wheel bearings and other vital parts to ensure they are in proper operating condition.
• Conducts daily walk-around inspections of fleet to ensure equipment is in good working order.
• Assists with required testing, certification and documentation on all equipment.
• Performs required fabrication on equipment.
• Provides quick response to work orders and road emergencies to repair vehicles as necessary while operating equipment safely and timely from origin to destination.
• Ensures safe operations through adherence to Environmental, Health and Safety programs and procedures.
• Strict adherence to housekeeping, maintaining a clean work area.
• Conserves resources by using parts and supplies as needed to accomplish job results.
• Maintains records on all equipment and vehicles, as well as daily service logs
• Demonstrate a cooperative effort to train and assist mechanics and operators in all aspects of equipment maintenance and operation, problem identification, and problem solving.
• Function as an engaged team member and contribute to continuous improvement efforts.
• Following all AMPI GMP’s and work in a manner consistent with all corporate and regulatory food safety, quality and sanitation requirements; reporting any nonconformity.
• Ability to read and comprehend standard operating procedures and company guidelines in order to maintain regulatory compliance.
• Making a weekly fleet inspection to check oil and fluid levels and record service mileage.
• Filling out and submitting all required documents in an accurate and timely manner.
• Responding to road emergencies to repair vehicles as necessary.
• Welding
• Inventory control, parts ordering and working with an operating budget.
• Operating equipment locally over the road hauling liquid safely and timely from origin to destination.

An individual in this position must be able to successfully perform the essential duties and responsibilities listed above. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position. The above list reflects the general details necessary to describe the principle and essential functions of the position and shall not be construed as the only duties that may be assigned for the position.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE:

• High School Diploma or General Education Degree (GED) required.
• Must possess a valid Class A Commercial Driver’s License with tanker endorsement.
• Minimum 2 years job related experience.
• 1 year experience operating tractor trailer hauling liquid.
• Must possess a valid Class A Commercial Drivers’ License with tanker endorsement.
• Meet medical standards of the Iowa Department of Transportation.
• Must have an acceptable motor vehicle record.

BENEFITS/REWARDS

AMPI offers competitive starting pay, PTO, 401k, short-term disability, health, dental, vision, life insurance, flexible spending accounts, employee assistance programs and more.

Associated Milk Producers Inc. (AMPI) is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

Military service members, veterans, and qualified individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

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