Driver - Hatchery

Summary: 

Drives truck to transport materials to and from specified destinations, by performing the following duties.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:   

• Drives truck to destination.


• Maintains truck log, according to state and federal regulations.


• Maintains telephone or radio contact with supervisor to receive delivery instructions.


• Loads and unloads truck. Cleans compartment after unloading as necessary to avoid contamination.


• Inspects truck equipment and supplies such as tires, lights, brakes, gas, oil, and water.


• Performs routine maintenance on vehicle, including but not limited to, daily pre and post trip inspections.


• Assist location and Hatchery with operational duties, as time allows, ensuring an efficient production schedule.


• Ensure trucks promote a positive image of Peco Foods, Inc. by keeping the interiors and exteriors clean as conditions allow.


• Maintain a valid Class A CDL Commercial Drivers License with proper endorsements and commercial insurability at all times.  Valid DOT physical is also required.


• Other duties may be assigned. 

Minimum Qualifications:

• High school diploma or GED preferred.


• One to three months of related experience or training, or equivalent combination of education and experience.


• Valid Class A Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) with appropriate endorsements.


• Must maintain current DOT medical certification.


• Must meet company insurability requirements.

Work Environment:

• Frequently exposed to outdoor weather conditions, including heat, cold, rain, and wind.


• Exposed to dust, odors, fumes, and airborne particles.


• Occasionally near moving mechanical parts or equipment.


• Subject to moderate noise levels consistent with truck operations and poultry facilities.

Physical Demands:

• Frequently required to sit for extended periods, climb in and out of vehicles, walk, reach, talk, and hear.


• Required to lift and/or move up to 50 pounds frequently.


• Occasionally required to kneel, stoop, crouch, or crawl.


• Required to use hands and arms for loading, securing cargo, and other job tasks.


• Required to have vision abilities including close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.