Hatchery Driver

House of Raeford • Arcadia, LA

5d

About The Position

Safely transports eggs, baby chicks, and hatchery supplies to designated locations. The role involves loading and unloading materials, handling live chicks carefully, completing vehicle inspections, maintaining delivery documentation, and keeping assigned vehicles and equipment clean and sanitary. The driver follows delivery schedules, applicable DOT regulations, company safety policies, biosecurity procedures, and animal welfare procedures, and reports vehicle or safety issues promptly.

Requirements

• Possess a valid driver's license appropriate for the assigned vehicle; a CDL is required if applicable.
• Have an acceptable driving record.
• Be dependable and maintain regular attendance.
• Follow delivery schedules and work independently.
• Be willing to work flexible hours, overtime, and weekends as needed.
• Follow company safety, sanitation, and animal welfare procedures.
• Be able to sit and drive for extended periods; stand, walk, bend, stoop, push, and pull; lift and move up to 40–50 pounds as required; and load and unload hatchery materials and equipment.
• Be able to work in varying weather and environmental conditions and perform essential duties with or without reasonable accommodation.

Nice To Haves

• Previous commercial driving or poultry transportation experience.

Responsibilities

• Safely transport eggs, baby chicks, and hatchery supplies to designated locations.
• Load and unload egg trays, chick containers, and other materials.
• Handle and transport live chicks in a way that prevents injury or stress.
• Perform daily pre-trip and post-trip vehicle inspections.
• Maintain accurate delivery records, mileage logs, and required documentation.
• Follow assigned delivery routes and schedules.
• Maintain cleanliness and sanitation of assigned vehicles and equipment.
• Follow applicable DOT regulations, company safety policies, and biosecurity procedures.
• Immediately report vehicle maintenance issues, accidents, or safety concerns.
• Perform other duties as assigned by management.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed