CDL Driver - Shipping department

About the role

As a Shipping Driver at Pilgrim’s, you will be responsible for the safe and efficient transportation of trailers to and from the shipping docks and storage yard. You will ensure trailers maintain the correct temperature while on the storage lot, operate and maintain commercial hauling equipment, and collaborate with department personnel and production teams to fulfill requests accurately. This role supports operational continuity and the overall success of Pilgrim’s supply chain by adhering to transportation regulations, biosecurity protocols, and company policies.

Responsibilities

• Operate shipping trucks safely and efficiently.
• Conduct equipment inspections following company guidelines and report issues to the Supervisor.
• Operate trucks in a manner that maintains product quality and integrity.
• Communicate effectively—both verbally and in writing—with associates, maintenance staff, and supervisors regarding trailer and storage lot conditions, and other relevant information.
• Maintain equipment and keep trucks and work areas clean, neat, and orderly.
• Transport each trailer as directed.
• Follow the housekeeping schedule, using proper techniques and required PPE.
• Foster a positive work environment through cooperative communication and teamwork.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• 12 months of verifiable tractor/trailer experience within the previous 36 months.
• No positive drug or alcohol test in the previous 5 years.
• Ability to communicate effectively and maintain harmony with co-workers.
• Ability to follow both written and verbal directions.
• Skill to drive a truck safely and working knowledge of driving and traffic rules.
• Good hand and eye coordination.
• Ability to lift 50 lbs. or more.
• Must be able to operate a manual commercial motor vehicle (CMV).

Schedule

• Monday - Friday with some weekends required.
• 2nd shift: 3:45 pm - 1:45 am.
• 3rd shift: 11:45 pm – 8:00 am.

Pay

Base hourly salary rate of $28.70 per hour.

Benefits

• Vision, Medical, and Dental coverage begin after 60 days of employment.
• Paid Time Off: vacation and company-observed holidays.
• 401(k): Company match begins after the first year of service and follows the company vesting schedule.
• Career Development: Continuous learning opportunities and focus on career growth through various programs.

About us

Pilgrim’s is a leading global food company with more than 62,000 team members worldwide. The company processes, prepares, packages, and delivers fresh, frozen, and value-added food products for customers in more than 100 countries. Pilgrim’s operates protein processing plants and prepared foods facilities in 14 states, Puerto Rico, Mexico, the U.K, the Republic of Ireland, and continental Europe.

Our mission is to be the best in all that we do, completely focused on our business, ensuring the best products and services for our customers, a relationship of trust with our suppliers, profitability for our shareholders, and the opportunity of a better future for all our team members.

Our core values are: Availability, Determination, Discipline, Humility, Ownership, Simplicity, and Sincerity.