Live Haul CDL Driver - Home Daily

Pilgrim's•Live Oak, FL

11h

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 Live Haul DRIVER ! We offer excellent benefits and compensation packages. Summary of Opening: The individual selected for this position will be responsible for hauling, dropping, and hooking live haul trailers to the plant from farms, and from the plant to farms. 3-8 loads may be hauled per shift, but the average is 4-5. Live birds will be hauled. Successful applicants must 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 be able to drive CMV in all types of weather.
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.
Will use company provided e-log system.
Will follow all DOT HOS regulations.
Vision correctable to 20/20.
Must possess good decision making ability.
Good work ethic.
Able to work in hot and dusty environments.
Weekend work may be required as necessary
Start times vary depending on shift being filled.
Scheduled for 12-hour day. Average work day is 10 hours.
Must have one year of verifiable tractor/trailer experience.
Must be able to operate a manual CMV.

Responsibilities

Will haul empty trailers from the plant to farms.
Will drop the empty trailer and hook it to the loaded trailer.
Load securement is the responsibility of the driver.
The loaded trailer will be hauled to the plant, scaled in, and dropped under the shed.
The cycle repeats until all loads have been hauled in from the farms.
When fan trailers are in use, they will be moved on the farms as needed by the drivers.