**Description**

**_About Pilgrim's_**

Pilgrim's is a leading global provider of high-quality food products, including well-recognized brands and value-added premium products. As one of the world's largest poultry producers, Pilgrim's has provided wholesome, quality products to customers and consumers for more than seven decades. It's our passion for excellence that continues to drive us to be the best, and we seek opportunities to diversify and grow.

At Pilgrim's, we give you the tools you need to discover your perfect career match and the freedom and support to take your career to the next level. It is our goal to be your employer of choice and provide you with the opportunity for a better future!

Pilgrim's wants **_YOU_** to join our **_Pilgrim's Family_** as a **_Live Haul DRIVER_** **!** We offer excellent benefits and compensation packages.

At Pilgrim's, _Safety Is A Condition_ , which means the safety of our team members comes first - always.

**POSITION SUMMARY** :

Position is responsible for the safe and efficient operation of trucks and forklifts for the Live Haul Department.

**ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES** include the following. Other duties may be assigned

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Operates Live Haul trucks in a safe and efficient manner.

2.

May be required to operate Forklifts at contract grower locations in a safe and efficient manner.

3.

Performs equipment inspections in accordance with company guidelines and equipment operating instructions. Reports all problems to the Supervisor.

4.

Performs minor maintenance on equipment as directed.

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Loads trucks as required.

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Tarps trucks according to established guidelines during periods of inclement weather.

Assists with monitoring barn conditions, ventilation, and bird conditions during catching and reports problem areas to the Supervisor.

**EXPECTATIONS -** all Team Members

·Observe & enforce all company personnel, quality, safety, and food safety policies.

·Maintains a positive work atmosphere by acting and communicating in a manner so that you work effectively and cooperatively with customers, clients, coworkers, and leadership teams.

·Participates in process improvement and problem-solving utilizing continuous improvement and rational thinking methodologies such as Six Sigma.

**KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES**

·Working knowledge of driving and traffic rules.

·Appropriate skill to drive a truck safely

·Ability to follow both written and verbal directions

·Ability to communicate effectively with others in a manner that maintains harmony with co-workers

·Considerable ability to lift up to 50 pounds.

·Considerable ability to work under dusty adverse conditions.

·Valid Class A Driver's license and acceptable driving record according to Company Policy, with 12 months of verifiable tractor/trailer experience.

·Valid Pilgrim's Forklift license or ability to obtain license within 30 days

· Must be able to operate a manual CMV

**EOE, including disability/vets** .