Part-time Chick Delivery Driver - Lufkin

The role of a CDL driver serves the company by transporting commercial goods and materials and deliver as instructed with a primary focus on safety and efficiency.

Responsibilities:

·         Operates commercial trucks safely and with a conscious effort to transport fragile loads

·         Operates forklift loading trucks at contract growers in a safe & efficient manner

·         Pre-trip inspections

·         Loading and unloading of chicks

·         Make sure fans and ventilation are working properly

·         Pick up eggs from each grower farm twice a week and keep consistent schedule for each farm

·         Loading and unloading of eggs

·         Truck should be unloaded, washed, and disinfected by end of each day

·         Performs equipment inspections in accordance with company guidelines and equipment operating instructions to maintain compliance with CSA 2010. Reports all problems to the supervisor.

·         Follows packers and stock yards guidelines for weighing live poultry.

·         Follows truck tarping guidelines during periods of inclement weather.

·          Observe & enforce all company personnel, quality, safety, and food safety policies.

·         Maintains a positive work atmosphere by acting and communicating in a manner so that you work effectively and cooperatively with customers, clients, coworkers, and leadership teams.

·         Participates in process improvement and problem solving utilizing continuous improvement and rational thinking methodologies.

·         Recognizes and acts on incidents and safety risks. Consistently practices, and enforces safe work habits and drives those habits throughout the organization

Driver may be asked to drive for other hatcheries, feedmill, live haul, move pullets, move loaders, etc.

Basic Qualifications:

• Knowledge of driving and traffic rules

• Some mechanical skill

• Ability to lift up to 100 Pounds

• Ability to work under dusty adverse conditions

• Valid Class A driver’s license is required

• Must possess a good driving record with a minimum of 3 years driving experience

• Must possess a valid class A license with 0 - 12 months experience.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

 The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those a team member encounters while performing the essential function of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the team member will be exposed to both outdoor and indoor environments.

Applicant must also be able to do the following:

• Workable use of both hands and able to grasp.

• Good eye sight (with or without corrective lens).

• Able to perform repetitive task.

• Able to walk, sit, stand, reach, bend, climb, push, pull, and stoup.

EOE, including disability/Vets