Hatchery CDL Driver
About Pilgrim's
Pilgrim's is a leading global provider of high-quality food products, including well-recognized brands and value-added premium products. As one of the world's largest poultry producers, Pilgrim's has provided wholesome, quality products to customers and consumers for more than seven decades. It's our passion for excellence that continues to drive us to be the best, and we seek opportunities to diversify and grow.
At Pilgrim's, we give you the tools you need to discover your perfect career match, and the freedom and support to take your career to the next level. It is our goal to be your employer of choice and provide you with the opportunity for a better future!
Chick Truck Driver:
The chick driver is responsible for picking up chicks from the hatchery and delivering them to the farms each day. The driver is responsible for performing pre-trip and post-trip inspections as well as forklift inspections. The driver is responsible for loading the trailer with stacks of chicks on pallets. Each pallet could contain from 8 to 120 boxes of chicks, with a maximum of 9 pallets per trailer. The driver will safely deliver the chicks to a farm and help unload them on site using the forklift. Once all chicks have been uploaded, the driver will take the empty chick boxes and deliver them back to the hatchery to be cleaned. The driver will unload the pallets and push them into the processing room for the sanitation crew to wash. After the boxes have been dropped off, the driver repeats these steps after retrieving new boxes of chicks. The driver will haul approximately 2 or 3 loads a day.
EGG TRUCK DRIVER
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 the end of each day
The typical schedule is Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday starting around 6 am until done hauling designated loads. Typically, a 10 to 12-hour workday. Works occasional Wednesdays for driver meetings and deep cleaning trailers. Work all holidays that fall on weekdays except for Christmas.
The individual selected for this position will be responsible for driving a truck from the hatchery to and from various grower's farms throughout the sea. Successful applicants will also realize that they are representing Pilgrim's Pride Corporation whenever they are driving a company vehicle, making sure to always follow the rules of the road.
Description of Duties/Qualifications:
Must have excellent attendance habits
Will load trucks at hatchery, delivers chicks to farms, return empty carriers to hatchery and wash chick carriers after return to hatchery. The nature of the position is very physical.
You must be able to drive large trucks in all types of weather and have the ability to chain wheels, if needed
Must be able to lift/push 100+ lbs
Must have a valid CDL Class A license, a good driving record, a drug-free record and must pass a DOT physical
Vision correctable to 20/20
Must possess good decision-making ability
As trucks are heated for chick transport, some mechanical abilities in this area would be preferred if repairs to the vehicle were needed while in transit
May also be required to do other Hatchery related jobs
Good work ethics and able to work as a team with other drivers and Hatchery employees
Able to work in hot and dusty environments
Normal workdays Monday - Tuesday, Thursday - Friday - work any scheduled holidays. Sometimes we do work on Saturdays if needed.
Start times vary with seasons, normal start times are 5:30 to 7:30 am and finish work by 6:30 pm
Must be able to operate a manual CMV
Expectations - All Team Members:
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 customer, clients, coworkers, and leadership teams
Participates in process improvement and problem solving utilization continuous improvement and ratio thinking methodologies such as Six Sigma
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
Working knowledge of driving and traffic rules
Appropriate skill to drive a truck safely
Ability to follow both written and verbal directions
Ability to communicate effectively with others in a manner that maintains harmony with co-workers
Considerable ability to lift up to 50 pounds
Considerable ability to work under dusty adverse conditions
Valid Class A Driver's license and acceptable driving record according to Company Policy 622 required, (Possession of single, valid operator's license with appropriate vehicle classification for operators state of residence; no incident in prior 36 months in which the driver was found to be under the influence of alcohol or non-prescription drugs; no incident in prior 36 months of reckless/careless driving; no major driving violations), for Lockout/Tag out safety as well as other company safety programs and policies.
Valid Pilgrim's Forklift license or ability to obtain license within 30 days
EOE, including disability/vets.
Pilgrim's is a leading global provider of high-quality food products, including well-recognized brands and value-added premium products. As one of the world's largest poultry producers, Pilgrim's has provided wholesome, quality products to customers and consumers for more than seven decades. It's our passion for excellence that continues to drive us to be the best, and we seek opportunities to diversify and grow.
At Pilgrim's, we give you the tools you need to discover your perfect career match, and the freedom and support to take your career to the next level. It is our goal to be your employer of choice and provide you with the opportunity for a better future!
Chick Truck Driver:
The chick driver is responsible for picking up chicks from the hatchery and delivering them to the farms each day. The driver is responsible for performing pre-trip and post-trip inspections as well as forklift inspections. The driver is responsible for loading the trailer with stacks of chicks on pallets. Each pallet could contain from 8 to 120 boxes of chicks, with a maximum of 9 pallets per trailer. The driver will safely deliver the chicks to a farm and help unload them on site using the forklift. Once all chicks have been uploaded, the driver will take the empty chick boxes and deliver them back to the hatchery to be cleaned. The driver will unload the pallets and push them into the processing room for the sanitation crew to wash. After the boxes have been dropped off, the driver repeats these steps after retrieving new boxes of chicks. The driver will haul approximately 2 or 3 loads a day.
EGG TRUCK DRIVER
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 the end of each day
The typical schedule is Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday starting around 6 am until done hauling designated loads. Typically, a 10 to 12-hour workday. Works occasional Wednesdays for driver meetings and deep cleaning trailers. Work all holidays that fall on weekdays except for Christmas.
The individual selected for this position will be responsible for driving a truck from the hatchery to and from various grower's farms throughout the sea. Successful applicants will also realize that they are representing Pilgrim's Pride Corporation whenever they are driving a company vehicle, making sure to always follow the rules of the road.
Description of Duties/Qualifications:
Must have excellent attendance habits
Will load trucks at hatchery, delivers chicks to farms, return empty carriers to hatchery and wash chick carriers after return to hatchery. The nature of the position is very physical.
You must be able to drive large trucks in all types of weather and have the ability to chain wheels, if needed
Must be able to lift/push 100+ lbs
Must have a valid CDL Class A license, a good driving record, a drug-free record and must pass a DOT physical
Vision correctable to 20/20
Must possess good decision-making ability
As trucks are heated for chick transport, some mechanical abilities in this area would be preferred if repairs to the vehicle were needed while in transit
May also be required to do other Hatchery related jobs
Good work ethics and able to work as a team with other drivers and Hatchery employees
Able to work in hot and dusty environments
Normal workdays Monday - Tuesday, Thursday - Friday - work any scheduled holidays. Sometimes we do work on Saturdays if needed.
Start times vary with seasons, normal start times are 5:30 to 7:30 am and finish work by 6:30 pm
Must be able to operate a manual CMV
Expectations - All Team Members:
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 customer, clients, coworkers, and leadership teams
Participates in process improvement and problem solving utilization continuous improvement and ratio thinking methodologies such as Six Sigma
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
Working knowledge of driving and traffic rules
Appropriate skill to drive a truck safely
Ability to follow both written and verbal directions
Ability to communicate effectively with others in a manner that maintains harmony with co-workers
Considerable ability to lift up to 50 pounds
Considerable ability to work under dusty adverse conditions
Valid Class A Driver's license and acceptable driving record according to Company Policy 622 required, (Possession of single, valid operator's license with appropriate vehicle classification for operators state of residence; no incident in prior 36 months in which the driver was found to be under the influence of alcohol or non-prescription drugs; no incident in prior 36 months of reckless/careless driving; no major driving violations), for Lockout/Tag out safety as well as other company safety programs and policies.
Valid Pilgrim's Forklift license or ability to obtain license within 30 days
EOE, including disability/vets.
Company Info
Pilgrim's
7088 Hwy 1 ByPass
Natchitoches, LA 71457
