CDL Class A Truck Driver - Live Haul - 3rd shift at Pine Manor Inc

Orland, Indiana, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

13 Mar, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

13 Dec, 25

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

CDL Class A, Driving Experience, Vehicle Maintenance, Cargo Security, Route Navigation, Communication Skills, Safety Compliance, Loading and Unloading, Mechanical Inspection, Record Keeping, Basic Repairs, Emergency Equipment Check, Delivery Instructions Verification, Trailer Coupling, Map Reading, Drug Testing Compliance

Industry

Food & Beverages

Description

With roots in northeast Indiana, we are a family-owned company that has been raising and processing both organic and all-natural chicken with the help of local farm families for over 30 years. We are vertically integrated and oversee every process within the company. From our chicks hatching at our family-owned hatchery, being placed within our community of more than 180 farm families, to owning two feed mills that process our corn and soybean meal mixture. We do our best to source our feed ingredients from local farmers to minimize our carbon footprint. We strive to be a company of dedicated, faithful people who ethically produce naturally grown poultry for consumers who appreciate and enjoy wholesome, great-tasting food. Shift: * Nights * Driver must be able to work various hours of the night shift as needed. POSITION SUMMARY Drive a tractor-trailer combination back and forth to the plant with live chickens. Also will make deliveries to and from customers. Requires commercial driver's license. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS Reasonable Accommodations Statement To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable Accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. Essential Functions Statement(s) * Check vehicles to ensure that mechanical, safety, and emergency equipment is in good working order. * Maneuver trucks into loading or unloading positions and check that vehicle and loading equipment are properly positioned. * Collect delivery instructions from appropriate sources, verifying instructions and routes. * Report vehicle defects, accidents, traffic violations, or damage to the vehicles. * Secure cargo for transport, using ropes, blocks, chains, binders, or covers. * Operate equipment, such as truck cab computers, CB radios, and telephones, to exchange necessary information with bases, supervisors, or other drivers. * Perform basic vehicle maintenance tasks, such as adding oil, fuel, or radiator fluid or performing minor repairs. * Couple or uncouple trailers by changing trailer jack positions, connecting or disconnecting air or electrical lines, or manipulating fifth-wheel locks. * Check all load-related documentation to ensure that it is complete and accurate. * Read and interpret maps to determine vehicle routes. * Crank trailer landing gear up or down to safely secure vehicles. * Load and unload trucks, or help others with loading and unloading, operating any special loading-related equipment on vehicles, and using other equipment as necessary. * Must be at least 21 years of age with 2 years of driving experience * Must bring an MVR (Motor Vehicle Record) from the license branch * Must have passed a driving test * Employees must keep their license and DOT physical documents current and they must comply with random drug testing as is required by DOT * Drivers must comply with Seat Belt and safety rules SKILLS & ABILITIES Experience: Two to four years of related experience preferred Certificates & Licenses: CDL Class A No restrictions 100% of our operations are located in the surrounding communities of northeast Indiana and southern Michigan. Our employees enjoy: * Competitive pay * Full-time schedule * Great health, vision, and dental insurance * Employee store with a discount on Miller Poultry products * State-of-the-art facilities and the latest technology If you are ambitious and take pride in your work, we are the employer for you. As we continue to grow, opportunities for advancement are endless!

Responsibilities

The driver is responsible for transporting live chickens to and from the plant and making deliveries to customers. Essential duties include checking vehicle safety, securing cargo, and performing basic vehicle maintenance.