LIVE HAUL- CDL DRIVER TEAM LEAD
Description
Purpose & Scope: This position is responsible for ensuring that Live haul schedule, biosecurity of movement & equipment processes are followed according to standard operating procedures.
Essential Responsibilities:
- Train all newly hired live haul drivers on farm protocols including animal handling, biosecurity and safe operation of farm vehicles
- Monitor & track status of Live Haul equipment repairs
- Ensure trailer biosecurity is followed day to day
- When equipment is down, ensure biosecurity of replacement trailer is correct.
- Manage biosecurity/animal handling supplies for each driver’s cab as well as truck wash supplies
- Manage inventory of biosecurity gear & request order timely
- Manage inventory/storage of wood shavings as well as report timely orders
- Ensure trailer cleanliness before trailer is baked
- Ensure truck wash employees are follow all wash protocols
- Ability to operate the trailer baker
- Monthly housekeeping audit/quarterly rescue trailer audit
- Monitor daily inspection books
- Report any last minute load changes to live haul scheduler
- Other duties as assigned by Internal Live Haul manager
Travel: Daily, within a 60 mile radius
Required Qualifications:
- Valid Commercial Driver’s License is a must
- Ability to bend, move, lift and physically perform duties in the scope of this position.
- Ability to lift more than 50lbs regularly
- Strong communication and listening skills
- Demonstrated ability to solve problems and make decisions independently
- Be a team oriented, self-motivated and positive individual with strong work ethic
- Ability to efficiently multi-task in a fast-paced environment
- Familiarity with Bio-Security and swine production
- Proven safety track and awareness
Pay Rate: $28.85