Livestock Transport Specialist

Are you someone who has experience driving gooseneck trailers, has a clean driving record, and is looking for a local route?  If so, we would like to talk to you about our opportunities transporting baby pigs from our birthing farms to area grow-to-finish farms within a 75-mile radius.  

Who We Are:
The HORD team, nationally known for our world class pig production, is currently looking for an experienced driver to add to our livestock transportation team.  Headquartered in Bucyrus, OH, this essential position offers training on livestock movement and a supportive team-focused atmosphere. 

A Day in the Life:
Our part-time livestock transport specialists generally work M-F, ensuring you have evenings and weekends for family time (some flexibility is required based on load schedules and optimal temperatures for transport of animals).  Primary responsibilities include:

• Transporting baby pigs weaned from their mothers at our sow farms to our contract grow-to-finish farms within a 75 mile radius
• Assisting with loading and unloading of animals
• Ensuring trailers are properly bedded to provide a safe and healthy environment for the animals being moved
• Washing trailers to maintain our high standards for cleanliness and herd safety

• Experience driving a gooseneck trailer up to 42 feet long
• Candidates must not currently own or have routine contact with non-Hord pigs
• Ability to lift 55 lbs., climb, bend, sit, and power wash for extended periods of time
• Time management skills to ensure loads move on schedule
• A high level of respect for team members and animals
• Impeccable record of reliability/dependability 
• Willingness to learn and carry out complex instructions effectively
• Basic knowledge of Windows, Excel, and email functions
• A minimum of 3 years driving experience and a clean driving record are a must 

• Competitive Wages
• Paid vacation after 6 months; personal days and holidays upon hire
• Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance (at less than $30/pay for our base plan)
• 401(k) with company match
• Personal and professional development opportunities

We look forward to talking to you more in depth about the opportunities at HORD!