At Pilgrim’s, Safety Is A Condition, which means the safety of our team members comes first - always.    

LIVE HAUL SUPERVISOR

To supervise Live Haul activities and coordinate between the plant, growers and drivers.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

Observe all company policies and procedures and adhere to all safety and regulatory requirements.

• Coordinate load pick up and delivery between the plant and the drivers.
• Cost effective manner by sending drivers to zones that will allow drivers to maximize their 12-hour shift while still meeting the needs of our growers.  
• Supervise the repair of the Live Haul Shed, Cage and truck shop mechanics.
• Minimize DOA Daily.
• Minimize shrink weigh daily
• Maintain accurate zero tare sheets.
• Supervise drivers and master scalers in the absence of the Live Haul Manager.
• Maintain control of product flow and employee activities and enforce company policies at all times
• Communicate any issues that arise with drivers, growers, truck shop mechanics or personnel to supervisor.
• Scheduling and anticipating when drivers are schedule to return ensuring drive.
• Maintain open communication with plant management when organizing a delivery
• Other duties as assigned.

SUPERVISOR RESPONSABILITIES:

Is responsible for the overall direction, coordination, and evaluation of this unit. Carries out supervisory responsibility in accordance with the organization’s policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, rewarding and disciplining employees: addressing complains and resolving problems.

QUALIFICATIONS:   To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE:

Live haul experience is a plus.

High school diploma or general education degree (GED)

STRONG MATHEMATICAL SKILLS:

Ability to add and subtract five digit numbers and to multiply and divide with 10's and 100's.  Ability to perform these operations using units of weight measurement, volume, and distance.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:  The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand and use hands to finger, handle, or feel.  The employee frequently is required to reach with hands and arms.  The employee is occasionally required to walk; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and talk or hear. The employee must be able to lift and move at least 50 lbs.  The employee must be able to climb a ladder and work from heights.

Why Work for Pilgrim’s?

• Schedule: Monday – Friday with occasional weekends;
• Benefits: Vision, Medical, and Dental coverage begin after 60 days of employment;
• Paid Time Off: Sick leave, vacation, company observed holidays or, any other statutorily required paid leave;
• 401(k): Company match begins after the first year of service and follows the company vesting schedule;
• Base salary range of 65,000 +/- based upon experience;
• Discretionary Bonus: This position is eligible to participate in the Company’s tri-annual bonus plan, the amount of bonus varies and is subject to the standard terms and conditions of the incentive program;
• Career Development: Our company is dedicated to supporting professional growth by offering continuous learning opportunities and a focus on career growth through various learning and development programs; and
• Better Futures

The Company is dedicated to ensuring a safe and secure environment for our team members and visitors. To assist in achieving that goal, we conduct drug, alcohol, and background checks for all new team members post-offer and prior to the start of employment. The Immigration Reform and Control Act requires that verification of employment eligibility be documented for all new employees by the end of the third day of work.

About us: Pilgrim’s is a leading global food company with more than 62,000 team members worldwide. The company processes, prepares, packages, and delivers fresh, frozen, and value-added food products for customers in more than 100 countries. Pilgrim’s operates protein processing plants and prepared foods facilities in 14 states, Puerto Rico, Mexico, the U.K, the Republic of Ireland and continental Europe.

Our mission: To be the best in all that we do, completely focused on our business, ensuring the best products and services to our customers, a relationship of trust with our suppliers, profitability for our shareholders and the opportunity of a better future for all of our team members.

Our core values are: Availability, Determination, Discipline, Humility, Ownership, Simplicity, Sincerity

EOE, including disability/vets

Unsolicited Assistance: JBS and its companies do not accept unsolicited assistance from any recruitment vendors for any of our open jobs. All resumes or candidate profiles submitted by recruitment vendors or headhunters to any employee at JBS and its companies or via the applicant tracking system, in any form without a valid written request and search agreement previously approved by HR, will be solely owned by JBS and its companies. No fees will be paid should the candidate be hired by JBS and its companies because of an unsolicited referral.