This job was posted by https://illinoisjoblink.illinois.gov : For moreinformation, please see:https://illinoisjoblink.illinois.gov/jobs/11582165 Crops/Commodities:

　　cacti, succulents, potted flowering crops.

　　Worker will drive semi tractor-trailer truck to/from specifieddestinations; maneuver trucks into and out of loading and unloadingpositions. Worker must possess the ability to read a map, use GPS andsuccessfully navigate to a specific location; complete electronic logbook; regularly climb up and down, on, into and out of tractor andtrailers; complete pre-trip and post-trip inspection and paperwork ontrucks and trailers. Assist with the loading and unloading of deliveryracks. Clean soiled lights, windows and mirrors. Add oil and enginefuel, as needed. Worker must possess a valid driver\'s license, Class ACDL or equivalent; must be able/willing to drive in snow and possiblehazardous conditions. May also drive other types of company vehicles.Insurable driver\'s license required in order to drive company vehicles,including semi-trucks.

　　Workers must maintain a valid driver\'s license, Class A CDL orequivalent and a clean driving record throughout employment and complywith applicable requirements of the United States Department ofTransportation regulations.

　　Must pass a post-employment road test to gauge driving ability.

　　Employer uniformly conducts a post-employment DOT physical, backgroundcheck and motor vehicle records check.

　　Workers need to work with sales representatives and/or merchandizer atthe stores to assist in handling product including but not limited tounloading product, placing them in merchandizing tables, collectingplants and rolling racks.

　　Must have proficiency in English to communicate, read and comprehendtraffic signage, and interact with roadway officials.

　　While the employer does not require prospective applicants to take andpass a drug/alcohol test prior to a hiring decision, the employer has ano-exceptions drug/alcohol policy requiring newly-hired employees totake and pass an employer-paid drug/alcohol test. Every new hire mustundergo testing before starting work with the company. All testing isconducted uniformly after an initial job offer has been extended andaccepted by the new hire. If an employee tests positive, he/she isimmediately terminated and paid for all hours worked between the firstdate of employment and the date of termination, if any. In the case of anon-local or foreign worker who is terminated for failure to pass a drugor alcohol test, the employer will arrange least-cost transportation tothe worker\'s place of recruitment, at the worker\'s expense.Employer-paid post-employment random, upon suspicion and post-accidentdrug and alcohol testing required. Workers may not report for work whileunder the influence of alcohol or drugs The possession or use of illegaldrugs or alcohol on company premises, including housing, is prohibitedand will be cause for termination. Any worker who fails a mandatory drugor alcohol test and is unable to obtain the required licensing as aresult will be terminated.

　　Tobacco use strictly prohibited on company property except forspecifically designated areas. No smoking, vaping or tobacco use of anykind permitted in the fields, company vehicles, worker housing, or oncompany premises. This is necessary to protect against transmission oftoxins and contamination from tobacco by-products. Employer reserves theright to discharge any employee found using any type of tobacco productin unauthorized areas.

　　Must wear proper protective footwear that is closed-toe in nature with anon-slip sole, such as work boots or trail-type shoes.

　　Products must be handled carefully to prevent damage. Workers may assistin handling product weighing up to 60 pounds and lifting to a height of5 feet. Work required when plants are wet with dew and rain, and may berequired uring light rain, snow, moderate winds, direct sun, highhumidity and extreme temperatures.