Hatchery Driver
About The Position
Safely transports eggs, baby chicks, and hatchery supplies to designated locations. The role includes loading and unloading materials, following delivery routes and schedules, maintaining vehicle cleanliness and sanitation, and complying with applicable DOT regulations, company safety policies, biosecurity procedures, sanitation requirements, and animal welfare procedures. The driver performs vehicle inspections, maintains delivery and mileage documentation, and promptly reports maintenance issues, accidents, or safety concerns. Other duties may be assigned by management. The position requires extended periods of driving, loading and unloading hatchery materials, and working in varying weather and environmental conditions. The employee must be able to perform essential duties with or without reasonable accommodation.
Requirements
- Valid driver's license appropriate for the assigned vehicle; CDL required if applicable.
- Acceptable driving record.
- Dependability and regular attendance.
- Ability to follow delivery schedules and work independently.
- Willingness to work flexible hours, overtime, and weekends as needed.
- Ability to follow company safety, sanitation, and animal welfare procedures.
- Ability to sit and drive for extended periods.
- Ability to stand, walk, bend, stoop, push, and pull.
- Ability to lift and move up to 40–50 pounds as required.
- Ability to load and unload hatchery materials and equipment.
- Ability to work in varying weather and environmental conditions.
- Ability to perform essential job 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 appropriately to prevent 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.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
No Education Listed
