Shipping Yard Driver

About the role

This role involves operating a tractor-trailer in compliance with all Department of Transportation regulations, ensuring safe transport of live poultry while performing required inspections, maintaining documentation, and upholding all safety and company policies.

Responsibilities

• Comply with all Department of Transportation regulations
• Perform and document pre-trip inspection (tires, oil, fuel, lights, brakes, hoses, etc.)
• Ensure secure load before movement
• Maintain proper documentation (equipment, time, trips, weight, etc.)
• Clean and wash the truck as necessary
• Report truck and equipment maintenance issues to supervisor
• Comply with all DOT safety rules and regulations, all company policies, and local, state, and federal policies, laws, and regulations
• Work nights, weekends, holidays, and long shifts
• All other duties as assigned

Requirements

• Minimum 21 years of age
• Valid Class A CDL with 1-year verifiable satisfactory driving record (preferred)
• Knowledge of Department of Transportation, State, and Federal Laws
• Ability to read and write legibly
• Ability to work unsupervised and self-motivate
• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Previous live poultry tractor-trailer driving experience
• Basic math functions and skills
• Follow Department of Transportation, State and Federal laws, and company safety policies and programs
• Wear assigned Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)

Physical requirements

• Work in an outside environment (including inclement weather) daily
• Sit and drive for up to 10 hours and climb in and out of truck cab throughout shift
• Wear assigned Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
• Lift up to 75 lbs
• Work around raw, live animal odors
• Work in noisy environment (>85 decibels) and moving equipment

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions, if applicable.