Feed Haul - CDL Driver
Description
About Pilgrim’s
Pilgrim’s is a leading global provider of high-quality food products, including well-recognized brands and value-added premium products. As one of the world’s largest poultry producers, Pilgrim’s has provided wholesome, quality products to customers and consumers for more than seven decades. It’s our passion for excellence that continues to drive us to be the best, and we seek opportunities to diversify and grow.
At Pilgrim’s, we give you the tools you need to discover your perfect career match and the freedom and support to take your career to the next level. It is our goal to be your employer of choice and provide you with the opportunity for a better future!
Pilgrim’s wants YOU to join our Pilgrim’s Family as a Feed Haul DRIVER! We offer excellent benefits and compensation packages.
At Pilgrim’s, Safety Is A Condition, which means the safety of our team members comes first - always.
Position(s) Summary And Description
Feed Haul Driver - Pittsburg, TX.
Reports to the Feed Haul Supervisor/Manager-Feed Haul Drivers are responsible for the transportation of poultry feed from the mill to farm sites, as well as the completion of related documents.
Driver will use electronic log
Pre/post inspection for truck & trailer
Driver will use all necessary PPE
Will be required to use automated system to load feed in a safe and efficient manner
All Driver Qualifications are as follows:
- Valid Class A CDL
- Good safety/driving record
- Driver applicant must be able to pass a federal drug and alcohol test as well as DOT physical.
- At minimum one year driving experience with a tractor/trailer combination on a public roadway.
- Must have the ability to operate a manual CMV
- Safety is a condition and must be treated as so.
- Delivery must be correct/ understand records for deliveries
- Must be able to follow specific directions or guidelines for delivery
- Must have good driving skills – driver will be administered a driving test
- Driving record – maintained as to company safety minimum requirements for employment
- Must possess knowledge of basic DOT guidelines and a basic knowledge and understanding of state and federal traffic laws as pertains to commercial driving
- Driver applicant must have a working knowledge of tractor trailers or combination of
- Applicant needs to possess driving skills that are applicable to narrow and tight conditions as well as all types of adverse weather and nighttime driving
- Must have good communication skills, must work well with others, able to follow directions given by management, dispatchers or other drivers ( Drivers, are key to helping new hires)
- Drivers will be trained on electronic logs and policies set forth by company.
- Drivers will be trained on pre/post as well as invoice reading for correct loading and delivery.
- Applicant needs to be able (after training) to work well with little or no supervision on the farms, must be able to work nights, days or a rotating shift as set forth by management.
Mechanical breakdowns occur. Should this happen shifts can and will be altered, but all shifts will follow and be in guidance with DOT rules and regulations. This type of situation can happen at any time. Applicants need to understand job assignments can go from driving to other job duties as assigned by management. This includes driving for other departments which may include travel, from time to time.
Educational Requirements:
High school graduate, GED equivalent
High school graduate, GED equivalent
Benefits include:
- Medical, dental and vision insurance
- 401K contributions
- Better Futures Program –2 Year Community College tuition paid for you or your dependents!
- Opportunity to grow your career
EOE, including disability/vets