Live Operations-Truck Driver
Job Description
Job Detail
- Prepare chick transport vehicles to receive up to 115,200 newly hatched chicks
- Ensure environmental requirements of temperature and air flow are within specs prior to loading
- Navigate a safe and cost-efficient route to Perdue contract farms, located primarily in North and South Carolina, but could be throughout the southeast region of the US
- The goal is to get the chicks to the farm as quickly and safely as possible
- Perform routine, minor maintenance and sanitation of transportation vehicles
- Monitor, record and report on farm conditions at the time of delivery
- Maintain FMCSA safe driving requirements, including but not limited to Hours of Service and Driver’s Logs
Minimum Education
A high school degree required
Experience Requirements
Class A Commercial Drivers License
Experience Preferred
Two years of commercial driving experience, or completion of Perdue in-company driver’s training program
Environmental Factors And Physical Requirements
In a stationary or moving position on a wet or moist, or dry or dusty, or dirty, or greasy floor with metal or plastic grating surface- Longest time in a single interval is 4 hours
- Must have the ability to climb stairs, upon equipment, tractor and trailer, catwalks and work from various ladders
- Exposure to work in varying seasonal temperatures, with Ambient and dry humidity
- Noise exposure level of >110 dB
- Light intensity range of <50 ft to 100 ft
- candles
- Bending, twisting, lifting, reaching, sitting, and grasping varies in repetitions, distance, degrees, angle, weight, height, longest interval of time, objects grasped and body positions depends upon the task being performed and/ or the hand tools being used
- Must be able to lift and control weights up to 10 pounds
- Must be able to bend down and maintain a kneeling position
- Must be able to work outside in all types of weather conditions
- Exposure to <50ppm of chlorinated water, >5 PPM of ammonia vapors, caustic detergents, lubricating oils and other chemicals found in a live poultry processing operation
- Personal protective equipment /devices as required by Perdue
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Perdue Farms, Inc - is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer
- All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status
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