Non-CDL Driver; Part-Time

Position:
Non-CDL Driver
Status:
Part-time/Seasonal
Department:
Logistics

Reports to:

Maintenance Manager

Location:

Rudd, Iowa

At Hoover's Hatchery, we don't just hatch chicks — we support farmers, homesteaders, feed stores, and families across the country. Our team serves customers nationwide while staying rooted in the values of hard work, accountability, and community.

As a stable and growing agricultural business, we operate in an industry that continues to thrive. Our people are at the heart of everything we do — ensuring every chick is hatched, processed, and delivered with the care and precision our customers count on.

Unlike large corporate environments where roles can be narrow and repetitive, our team members have the opportunity to grow their expertise, take ownership of their work, and play a visible role in the daily success of the operation. No two days look exactly the same — and your contribution makes a direct difference.

At Hoover's Hatchery, every role contributes to a business that supports customers across the country while staying grounded in the values of hard work and reliability that define our team. If you're someone who takes initiative, thrives in a hands‑on environment, and takes pride in doing quality work, we want to hear from you.

• Stable and growing company with national reach
• Hands‑on role with real impact on daily operations
• Collaborative environment with direct access to management
• Structured processes and clear expectations
• Competitive compensation
• A strong sense of community and team culture
• Located in Rudd, Iowa, home to our headquarters, with the tight‑knit feel of small‑town Iowa life.

The Non-CDL Driver is a part‑time, seasonal position that transports live chicks, hatching eggs, and supplies from our Rudd, Iowa location to USPS facilities and other destinations across multiple states. Reporting to the Maintenance Manager, this role is responsible for getting every shipment where it needs to go safely, on time, and in healthy condition. That means monitoring cargo temperature and ventilation, loading and unloading boxed birds, keeping accurate DOT records, and following strict biosecurity protocols on every route.

This role involves overnight and long‑distance travel, with the heaviest workload during peak hatch season. It is a strong fit for a dependable, safety‑minded driver who works well independently and takes pride in handling live cargo with care.

• Safely operates non‑CDL commercial vehicles, such as climate‑controlled box trucks, to transport live chicks, hatching eggs, and supplies on assigned routes.
• Complies with all traffic laws, FMCSA/DOT regulations, and company safety policies, including hours‑of‑service limits and required rest breaks.
• Drives local, regional, and long‑distance routes in metro, interstate, and rural traffic, including trips exceeding 12 hours one way.
• Operates safely in rain, snow, ice, heat, and cold, adjusting driving to road and weather conditions as operations require.
• Follows assigned routes using GPS and maps, adjusting for traffic, weather, and road conditions to meet delivery windows safely.
• Monitors cargo area temperatures and ventilation throughout every trip and adjusts the reefer or HVAC unit to keep birds safe.
• Secures and protects cargo to prevent shifting, damage, or stress to birds during transport.
• Immediately reports delays, breakdowns, accidents, and bird welfare concerns to the Maintenance Manager or dispatch.
• Loads and unloads up to 500 boxes per trip (up to 15 lbs. each) at the hatchery, USPS facilities, and other stops.
• Verifies box counts against the bill of lading or dispatch paperwork and obtains required signatures or scans at delivery.
• Keeps…