Class 1 Local Driver – Day Shift

Sunrise Farms; Lethbridge; On-site; CAD 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A poultry company in Canada is seeking an experienced Class 1 driver responsible for transporting live chickens from farms to processing plants. The ideal candidate should have a minimum of 3 years of relevant driving experience and be knowledgeable about National Safety Code regulations. This role emphasizes safety and accountability with an average of 4-hour work days. Competitive pay of $50,000 annually is offered. Equal opportunity employer encourages all qualified individuals to apply.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years issued Class 1 license with air brake (Q) endorsement.
• Clean Commercial Driver’s Abstract printed within 30 days.
• Experience with transporting livestock is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Transport live chicken from farm locations to processing plants.
• Perform pre-trip and post-trip inspection and oversee vehicle condition.
• Ensure on-time delivery and prioritize safety.

Skills

Knowledge of National Safety Code regulations

Time management

Accountability

Positive attitude

Work ethic

Job description

Sunrise Farms is a group of companies with primary focus in the poultry industry.

From our hatcheries to our “ready to eat” state of the art cooking facilities we service customers in the retail, food service and industrial sectors. We are proud of our support of the Canadian farm as well as our investment in the latest equipment and technologies at our facilities across Canada. Our test kitchens have the most current cooking equipment replicating that used in commercial establishments, to facilitate precision testing. This way you know the product you receive will perform to your expectations. We are proud of our long-standing partnerships with family-owned Canadian chicken farmers to produce high quality products.

Role

We are looking for an experienced and qualified Class 1 driver who is safety-focused and knowledgeable in the National Safety Code regulations for Commercial Motor Vehicles. The candidate must have time-management abilities, practice due diligence, and have a sense of accountability due to day-to-day working environment involving minimal direct supervision.

This is a pay per load position.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for transporting live chicken from farm locations to processing plants
• Perform pre-trip and post-trip inspection and oversee all aspects of vehicle such as condition of equipment
• Safety must come first daily
• On-time delivery

Requirements

• Minimum of 3 years issued Class 1 license with air brake (Q) endorsement
• Clean Commercial Driver’s Abstract printed within 30 days
• Resume with minimum of 3 years working experience with references*
• Provincial/Federal Daily Driver’s Log experience
• Maintenance/Heavy Duty repair experience is an asset
• Experience with transporting livestock is an asset
• Positive attitude and work ethic
• Operating tractor units as needed as far north as Edmonton.
• No border crossing trips required

$50,000 – $50,000 a year
There will be an average of 4 hour work days.

At Sunrise Farms we are proud to be an equal-opportunity employer. All qualified individuals, regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity or any other identifying characteristic are encouraged to apply.

Please note that the expected new hire salary range provided is derived from a group of like roles within Sunrise Farms. The final offer amount for this role will be dependent on geographical region, applicable experience, and skillset of the candidate.