Feed Mill Driver - Afternoons

Pilgrim's • Arcadia, WI

2d • Onsite

About The Position

Pilgrim's is a leading global provider of high-quality food products. The Feed Driver is responsible for transporting feed to various locations throughout the complex. This position starts at $27.20/hour plus $1.00/hour Shift Differential.

Requirements

• Valid Class A CDL with acceptable driving record per Company Policy required.
• Working knowledge of driving and traffic rules.
• Ability to climb 25 feet high structures.
• At least one year driving experience; GVW over 26,000 pounds.
• High School diploma or GED or related experience and/or training.
• Basic math skills required.
• Ability to read and write effectively.

Responsibilities

• Drives feed delivery with semi-tractor to deliver feed to grower barns in an economical fashion averaging approximately 165 miles per day.
• Conducts pre-trip inspections in accordance to divisional guidelines and DOT requirements.
• Loads truck in a manner that ensures the quality and integrity of the feed.
• Obtains representative’s sample of feed delivered to each grower.
• Unloads feed into proper bin(s) at grower location ensuring integrity is maintained.
• Communicates written and verbally with associates, maintenance (as growers as necessary) relevant information such as tank levels, conditions, etc.
• Operates and maintains equipment in a safe manner and keeps truck and work areas neat, clean, and orderly.
• Picks up loads of feed from grower barns that is left over at the end of the flock as directed.
• Cleans Pellet Mill Particle Separators (Pollution Control Device) on a weekly basis.
• Follows housekeeping schedule for the Feed Mill being responsible for keeping assigned areas clean.
• Uses blow down techniques using required PPE.
• Maintain a positive work atmosphere by acting and communicating in a manner so that you work effectively and cooperatively with customers, clients, coworkers, and the leadership team.
• Responsible for additional duties as assigned by supervisor.
• Observe & enforce all company personnel, quality, safety, and food safety policies.
• Maintains a positive work atmosphere by acting and communicating in a manner so that you work effectively and cooperatively with customers, clients, coworkers, and leadership teams.
• Participates in process improvement and problem solving utilizing continuous improvement and rational thinking methodologies
• Recognizes and acts on incidents and safety risks.
• Consistently practices, and enforces safe work habits and drives those habits throughout the organization

Benefits

• 80 hours of Vacation, after 60 days of employment
• Benefits at 60 days of employment
• 401K contributions on day 1 of employment
• 70% off quality Pilgrim’s poultry products
• Training provided with a trainer/mentor
• Advancement opportunities
• Better Futures Program –2 Year Community College tuition paid for you or your dependents!
• Opportunity to grow your career through our Supervisor Development Program or Management Trainee Program

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED