Driver - Shipping and Receiving - Days

Foster Farms•Porterville, CA

9d•Onsite

About The Position

Foster Farms is hiring a Driver based at its Porterville facility. The role safely transports agricultural and industrial equipment—including tractors and implements—using Class A commercial vehicles, while complying with safety, regulatory, and company standards. It also supports shipping and receiving operations by moving trailers, organizing pallets, and maintaining a clean and safe work area. The position involves regular travel within Porterville and Tulare County and may require operating double trailers and other equipment configurations.

Requirements

Current and valid Class A Commercial Driver’s License (CDL).
One to two years of commercial driving experience; equipment-hauling experience is preferred.
Current and valid Medical Examiner’s Certificate.
Clean Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) record.
Ability to pass required defensive driving, equipment operation, and safety training.
Ability to pass DOT drug screening and physical examination.
Qualified to pull double trailers and operate a 54-foot trailer.
Ability to lift up to 50 pounds and manipulate up to 80 pounds while securing equipment.
Ability to work flexible hours, including weekends.
Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
Self-motivated, with the ability to work independently and with minimal supervision.
Ability to work at heights of up to 40 feet when accessing or securing equipment.
Must be able to report to and operate from the Porterville facility.
Ability to frequently climb in and out of equipment and sit for extended periods while operating equipment.
Ability to work indoors and outdoors in varying weather and environmental conditions.
Ability to perform tasks requiring walking, standing, bending, and occasional lifting.
Ability to safely operate a yard goat and maneuver trailers in confined spaces.
Knowledge of trailer-spotting procedures and yard safety practices.
Ability to work in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
Strong attention to detail and commitment to safety.

Nice To Haves

Commercial driving experience hauling equipment.

Responsibilities

Operate a yard goat to move trailers between production areas, warehouses, shipping docks, and designated yard locations.
Receive, sort, and stage pallets for shipping, handle damaged pallets, separate pallets by type, and load pallets onto outbound trucks.
Maintain pallet inventory and ensure pallets are organized and prepared for shipment.
Maintain a clean, safe, and organized shipping and receiving environment, including parking lots, docks, and surrounding work areas.
Stage, spot, and relocate trailers to support operational and transportation needs.
Operate Class A commercial vehicles with 54-foot trailers to transport tractors, implements, and related equipment.
Load, secure, transport, and unload equipment in accordance with safety procedures and weight distribution requirements.
Perform pre-trip, post-trip, and routine safety inspections of trucks, trailers, and transported equipment.
Use tie-downs, chains, and load-securement devices to prevent damage or shifting during transport.
Ensure trailers are properly secured and placed at assigned dock doors or yard locations.
Maintain accurate records of trailer movements as required.
Comply with DOT regulations, company policies, and safe driving practices.
Operate double trailers and additional equipment configurations as required.
Communicate with supervisors, dispatch, and team members about schedules, equipment conditions, and transport requirements.
Travel regularly within the Porterville and Tulare County service areas.
Perform other duties as assigned.