1St Shift Shuttle Driver

Job Title

1st Shift Shuttle Driver

Tupelo, MS

JBS Prepared Foods is a company with an 80-year history of providing high quality, great tasting sliced meats, bacon, ham and ribs. This is a unique opportunity to be in a start‑up environment, with the backing of a Global CPG Powerhouse. This role is for someone looking for an entrepreneurial challenge in a company with aspirations to be leaders within the CPG world.

The position will have both strategic and tactical elements and the person may wear different hats.

To be THE BEST in all we do. We are completely focused on our business, ensuring the BEST products and services to our customers, a relationship of trust with our suppliers and profitability for our shareholders. All this, we do to provide an opportunity for a better future for all of our TEAM MEMBERS.

Wages starting at $18.85 per hour

• Safely operate tractor‑trailers and other commercial vehicles to transport goods between facility locations.
• Perform pre‑trip, post‑trip, and daily vehicle inspections in accordance with DOT requirements.
• Ensure all trailers are properly secured and compliant with transportation regulations.
• Maintain accurate DOT logs, inspection reports, and transportation documentation.
• Transport trailers between production facilities, warehouses, distribution centers, and storage yards.
• Conduct yard checks and verify trailer locations as needed.
• Communicate effectively with transportation, warehouse, shipping, and receiving personnel.
• Report vehicle defects, accidents, traffic violations, or maintenance concerns immediately.
• Follow established routes and schedules while maintaining on‑time performance.
• Adhere to all company safety procedures, food‑safety requirements, and quality standards.
• Maintain a clean and professional appearance and operate equipment in a safe manner at all times.
• Assist with loading, unloading, or other transportation‑related duties as assigned.

• Frequently sit, drive, walk, climb, bend, and reach.
• Ability to enter and exit commercial vehicles multiple times per shift.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds occasionally.
• Ability to work in varying weather conditions and temperature environments.
• Ability to meet all physical requirements established by DOT regulations.
• Able to work required weekends.

• Knowledge of DOT regulations and commercial driving practices.
• Ability to safely maneuver tractor‑trailers in confined spaces and busy yard environments.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to safety.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Ability to complete required paperwork documentation accurately.

• Required:
  
  2 years experience.
• Required:
  
  CDL Class A Driver's License.
• Required:
  
  Able to receive DOT Medical Certification.
• Preferred:
  High School Diploma or GED equivalent.

• Vacations
• Paid Holidays
• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Life insurance
• 401(k)

JBS Prepared Foods is an equal opportunity employer. EOE, including disability/vets.