Haul-Animal Transport CDL Driver| JBS PORK| Oakville, IA

LIVE HAUL-ANIMAL TRANSPORT CDL DRIVER| JBS LIVE PORK| Oakville, IA

** sponsorship opportunities are not available for this role**

JBS is seeking an hourly Live Haul Driver! Position starts at $28.85/HR

We are seeking candidates to fill two
Animal Transport Driver positions. These positions requires a safe, efficient tractor trailer driver with a positive attitude to make mostly regional runs (SE Iowa and Western Illinois) scheduled Monday through Friday during 1 st shift operations. Depending on needs and delivery schedules, the drivers within this department also deliver feed loads out of the Oakville Feed Mill

This position will be responsible for:

• Driving safely to scheduled sow farms for loading weaned and / or culled pigs;
• Coordination of safe loading and accurate counts
• Delivery to local grower farms
• Tractor/trailer cleanup including washing as needed.

Job Requirements/Expectations:

• Successful candidates will have a valid CDL, a proven safe driving history and the ability to work and communicate effectively.

The person selected for this position must:

• Be physically able to safely and efficiently load /unload weaned pigs and/or culled sows into trailer and appropriate compartments.
• Be physically able to safely and efficiently wash and disinfect tractor/trailers on a daily basis.
• Be able to interact positively with Tri Oak Sow Farm Employees on a daily basis.
• Ability to communicate effectively with co-workers / managers in order to promote teamwork.
• Be self-motivated and be able to work without direct supervision.
• Must have good attendance.
• Have a valid CDL-A with a good, safe driving record.
• Be willing to perform other duties assigned by your immediate supervisor.
• Be able to follow safety rules and bio-security regulations setup by Tri Oak Foods.

Employees who express interest in this position will be considered based on the following criteria: work history, positive attitude, employee driving history, driver’s record, etc.

Success Factors:

• Willingness to listen and learn.
• Ability to be a team player.
• Able to work in a physically demanding environment.
• Able to work weekends and holidays as required.
• Display honesty, trustworthiness, and dependability always.
• Show pride in work well done.
• Be respectful of others.
• Maintain strong work ethic.
• Show initiative to seek other work upon completion of a task.

• A valid driver’s license is required (must maintain a safe driving record).
• Must have a valid Class “A or B” driver’s license and be insurable on the company program.
• Must have a good driving record.
• Needs to have a good sense of direction, in order to understand written and/or spoken instructions required for delivery.
• Must be able to work in adverse outside conditions when temperatures may range from above 100 degrees to 0 degrees and below, for the entire workday.
• Must be able to drive under adverse road conditions in order to complete all deliveries.
• Ability to scale several types of ladders, such as bin ladders, and truck ladders.
• Be able to lift 55 lbs. repeatedly.
• Be dependable, self-motivating, and willing to work.
• Must be able to pass random DOT drug and alcohol screenings and tests.
• Be in relatively good physical and mental condition.
• Able to maintain balance on all types of surfaces including slippery surfaces.
• Able to retain written and spoken instructions.
• Willing to work long flexible hours, if necessary, to meet the expectations of the job.

• During summer months outside temperatures can be over 100 degrees for the entire workday.
• During winter months outside temperatures can be below zero degrees for the entire workday.
• During and after heavy rains facilities and roads can be extremely muddy, snow covered, icy and difficult to maneuver on.
• During some job duties the noise level can become very loud (earplugs are provided).
• Normal duties will expose the individual to odors, dusts, and gases that may be uncomfortable or hazardous, if proper procedures are not followed.
• May possibly be exposed to procedures that cause contact with hazardous materials.

The applicant who fills this position will be eligible for the following
compensation and benefits
:

• Benefits
  :
  Vision, Medical, and Dental coverage…