Local CDL A Truck Driver - Shrimp Waste & Fertilizer Operations

JOB TITLE:

Local CDL A Truck Driver - Shrimp Waste & Fertilizer Operations

REPORTS TO:

Plant Manager

STATUS:
Full time, non-exempt

LOCATION:

Beaumont, TX (local routes / home daily)

SALARY RANGE: $25.00-$30.00/hour commensurate with experience and endorsements

BENEFITS:
Medical, dental, and vision insurance, optional FSA/HSA, 401k with 6% employer match, life and AD&D insurance, Employee Assistance Program, short & long term disability, tuition reimbursement, 21.67 days of paid time off + 10 holidays

About Tidal Vision:

We believe that sustainability should not require customers to compromise on price, convenience, or performance. Our mission is to create positive and systemic environmental impact by making our biopolymer solutions cost competitive, more convenient, and better performing than the synthetic chemicals we displace. We value innovation and take pride in challenging the status-quo; we choose to view obstacles as opportunities. We value new ideas and encourage the team to apply creativity and invent new solutions to meet challenging demands.

We foster open, direct communication, and a collaborative working environment through our unique approach to work culture. We value our employees and demonstrate that through our compensation and benefits programs and opportunities for growth and development.

About Tidal Vision's Unique Work Culture:

Tidal Vision strives to build and invest in the highest performing and most innovative team. We put our people and customers above process, avoid company-wide rules as much as possible, and have the courage to take unusual approaches to advance our mission. With this approach, we believe we can create a more flexible, fun, stimulating, creative, collaborative, and innovative organization.

Our commitment to developing, practicing and promoting direct and open communication, responsibility and freedom, and leading with and seeking context is a responsibility for every role at Tidal Vision.

JOB SUMMARY:

The Local CDL A Truck Driver plays a critical role in supporting daily feedstock supply and on-site production at our Beaumont facility. This position is primarily responsible for daily local pickup of shrimp processing waste using refrigerated (reefer) trucks, unloading material via forklift, and supporting on-site processing activities related to fertilizer production. In addition, this role will occasionally operate tanker trucks to move non-hazardous liquid products between internal tanks or nearby locations.

This is a hands-on, operations-focused driving role that goes beyond traditional over-the-road work and is ideal for candidates who enjoy local routes, consistent schedules, and working directly with production teams.

Most routes are local, allowing the driver to return home daily.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Perform daily local pickup of shrimp processing byproducts using company-owned refrigerated (reefer) tractor/trailer trucks
• Safely secure palletized or containerized shrimp waste at supplier locations
• Transport material to the Beaumont facility following DOT and company procedures
• Unload inbound material using forklifts and related material-handling equipment
• Stage, manage, and transfer raw material into designated processing tanks
• Support on-site processing operations, including basic material handling and coordination with production staff
• Occasionally operate tanker trucks to move non-hazardous liquid fertilizer between tanks or nearby facilities
• Perform pre-trip, post-trip, and routine vehicle inspections in compliance with DOT requirements
• Identify and promptly report any vehicle, equipment, or refrigeration issues
• Maintain accurate documentation, including bills of lading, load records, and ELD entries
• Ensure proper sanitation and cleanliness of trailers, tanks, and unloading areas
• Demonstrate professionalism and courtesy with suppliers, customers, and internal teams
• Work independently while maintaining close communication with operations and logistics staff
• Perform other duties as assigned to support plant operations

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:

• Valid CDL Class A
• Tanker endorsement required or ability to obtain within a defined timeframe
• Minimum 2 years of commercial driving experience (local experience preferred)
• Experience operating refrigerated (reefer) equipment
• Forklift experience or willingness to be trained and certified
• Clean driving record and ability to meet company insurance requirements
• Ability to comply with FMCSA regulations, including Hours of Service and ELD usage
• Ability to read, write, and communicate effectively in English

PREFERRED SKILLS AND

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Experience hauling agricultural, food-processing, or organic byproduct materials
• Experience unloading freight using forklifts or industrial material-handling equipment
• Familiarity with tanker operations involving non-hazardous liquids
• Basic mechanical aptitude and ability to identify equipment issues
• Experience working in or around manufacturing, processing, or industrial environments
• Comfortable working outdoors and in…