Hatchery CDL Driver

Pilgrim's Pride Corp.•Natchitoches, LA

48d•Onsite

About The Position

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 Hatchery DRIVER! Pilgrim's offers an excellent benefits and compensation package. Summary of Opening: CHICK TRUCK DRIVER The chick driver is responsible for picking up chicks from the hatchery and delivering them to the farms each day. The driver is responsible for performing pre-trip and post-trip inspections as well as forklift inspections. The driver is responsible for loading the trailer with stacks of chicks on pallets. Each pallet could contain from 8 to 120 boxes of chicks, with a maximum of 9 pallets per trailer. The driver will safely deliver the chicks to a farm and help unload them on site using the forklift. Once all chicks have been unloaded, the driver will take the empty chick boxes and deliver them back to the hatchery to be cleaned. The driver will unload the pallets and push them into the processing room for the sanitation crew to wash. After the boxes have been dropped off, the driver repeats these steps after retrieving new boxes of chicks. The driver will haul approximately 2 or 3 loads a day. EGG TRUCK DRIVER Pick up eggs from each grower farm twice a week and keep consistent schedule for each farm Loading and unloading of eggs Truck should be unloaded, washed, and disinfected by end of each day The typical schedule is Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday starting around 6am until done hauling designated loads. Typically, a 10 to 12-hour workday. Works occasional Wednesdays for driver meetings and deep cleaning trailers. Work all holidays that fall on weekdays except for Christmas. The individual selected for this position will be responsible for driving a truck from the hatchery to and from various grower's farms throughout the area. Successful applicants will also realize that they are representing Pilgrim's Pride Corporation whenever they are driving a company vehicle, making sure to always follow the rules of the road.

Requirements

Must have excellent attendance habits.
Will load trucks at hatchery, deliver chicks to farms, return empty carriers to hatchery and wash chick carriers after return to hatchery. The nature of the position is very physical.
You must be able to drive large trucks in all types of weather and have the ability to chain wheels, if needed.
Must be able to lift/push 100+ lbs.
Must have a valid CDL Class A license, a good driving record, a drug-free record and must pass a DOT physical.
Vision correctable to 20/20.
Must possess good decision-making ability.
Good work ethics and able to work as a team with other drivers and Hatchery employees.
Able to work in hot and dusty environments.
Normal workdays Monday - Tuesday, Thursday -Friday - work any scheduled holidays. Sometimes we do work on Saturdays if needed.
Start times vary with seasons, normal start times are 5:30 to 7:30 am and finish work by 6:30 pm.
Must be able to operate a manual CMV
Working knowledge of driving and traffic rules.
Appropriate skill to drive a truck safely
Ability to follow both written and verbal directions
Ability to communicate effectively with others in a manner that maintains harmony with co-workers
Considerable ability to lift up to 50 pounds.
Considerable ability to work under dusty adverse conditions.
Valid Class A Driver's license and acceptable driving record according to Company Policy
Valid Pilgrim's Forklift license or ability to obtain license within 30 days

Nice To Haves

As trucks are heated for chick transport, some mechanical abilities in this area would be preferred if repairs to the vehicle were needed while in transit.

Responsibilities

picking up chicks from the hatchery and delivering them to the farms each day
performing pre-trip and post-trip inspections as well as forklift inspections
loading the trailer with stacks of chicks on pallets
safely deliver the chicks to a farm and help unload them on site using the forklift
take the empty chick boxes and deliver them back to the hatchery to be cleaned
unload the pallets and push them into the processing room for the sanitation crew to wash
repeats these steps after retrieving new boxes of chicks
haul approximately 2 or 3 loads a day
Pick up eggs from each grower farm twice a week and keep consistent schedule for each farm
Loading and unloading of eggs
Truck should be unloaded, washed, and disinfected by end of each day
driving a truck from the hatchery to and from various grower's farms throughout the area