CDL DRIVER
Company: Pilgrim's
Location: Pittsburg
Posted on: May 3, 2024
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Job Description:
At Pilgrim s,Safety Is A Condition, which means the safety of
our team members comes first - always.Must be able to operate a
Manual CMV.Live Haul Driver: (Mt Pleasant)Reports to the Live Haul
Supervisor/Manager-Live Haul Drivers are responsible for the humane
handling and transportation of live poultry from producer farm
sites to the processing plant as well as the completion of related
documents.Driver will use electronic logPre/post inspection for
truck & trailerScale (empty weight) proceed to the farmDriver will
use all necessary PPEUnbind cage hooks for the crew to load
birdsSecure load by binding with cage hooksFuel each trip. Scale
loadedHolding shed. Dolly down/unhook.Qualifications include:Class
A CDLGood safety recordThe ability to do frequent heavy lifting
with a mechanical aptitudeMust be able to bind cages with an excess
of 150 pounds of torque weight on a frequent basisMust be able to
complete a DOT physical and drug & alcohol screenAt least 1 year
previous verifiable experience requiredPOSITION SUMMARY AND
DESCRIPTION:SAFETY IS A CONDITION AND MUST BE TREATED AS SODELIVERY
MUST BE CORRECT / UNDERSTAND RECORDS FOR DELIVERIESGOOD
COMMUNICATION SKILLS WITH GROWERS, DISPATCHERS, SHOP AND OTHER
STAFFMUST BE ABLE TO FOLLOW SPECIFIC DIRECTIONS OR GUIDELINES FOR
DELIVERYSKILLS NECESSARY BUT NOT LIMITED TO:Must have good driving
skills
driver will be administered a driving testDriving record
maintained as to company safety minimum requirements for
employmentAt minimum one year driving experience with a
tractor/trailer combination on a public roadwayMust possess
knowledge of basic DOT guidelines and a basic knowledge and
understanding of state and federal traffic laws as pertains to
commercial drivingDriver applicant must have a working knowledge of
tractor trailers or combination ofDriver applicant needs to possess
driving skills that are applicable to narrow and tight conditions
as well as all types of adverse weather and nighttime drivingDriver
applicant must be able to pass a federal drug and alcohol test as
well as DOT physical.Driver applicant must have good communication
skills, must work well with others, able to follow directions given
by management, dispatchers or other drivers ( drivers are key to
helping new hiresDriver applicants will be trained on electronic
logs and policies set forth by company drivers will be trained on
pre/post as well as invoice reading for correct loading and deliver
of feeds.Driver applicant needs to be able (after training) to work
well with little or no supervision on the farms, must be able to
work nights, days or a rotating shift as set forth by
management.Mechanical breakdowns occur. Should this happen shifts
can and will be altered but all shifts will follow and be in
guidance with DOT rules and regulations. This type of situation can
happen at any time.EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS:High school graduate,
GED equivalent or have a certification from an accredited school of
driving that will be accepted by Fleet Safety Program for
mentoring. Applicant needs to be advised we work with a living
entity (chickens) this drives us to do the best job we can, however
applicants need to understand job assignments can go from driving
to other job duties as assigned by management. Driving for other
departments that may include travel can also be a factor in this
from time to time.Benefits include:Medical, dental and vision
insurance401K contributionsBetter Futures Program
2 Year Community College tuition paid for you or your
dependents!Opportunity to grow your careerEOE/Vet/Disabled
Keywords: Pilgrim's, Bossier City , CDL DRIVER, Professions , Pittsburg, Louisiana
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