By Products CDL Driver

Michael Foods; Wakefield (NE); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Michael Foods in Wakefield, Nebraska is seeking a driver for manure tractor trucks. This role involves loading, hauling, and spreading manure, while adhering to EPA guidelines and safety policies.

The ideal candidate will have a less than high school education and strong ability to communicate in English. Responsibilities include daily inspections of equipment and assisting with maintenance tasks. The position emphasizes safety and compliance with all operational guidelines.

Qualifications

• Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions and correspondence.
• Ability to write simple correspondence and present information effectively.
• Ability to perform basic arithmetic operations.

Responsibilities

• Operate manure tractor trucks for hauling and spreading.
• Complete and log manure load forms for accounting.
• Perform daily equipment inspections.
• Assist with maintenance of manure handling equipment.

Skills

Communication in English

Understanding safety policies

Basic math skills

Education

Less than high school education

Job description

Location

Michael Foods, Inc. located in Wakefield, Nebraska. The facility raises chickens and produces liquid egg for processing.

Responsibilities

Position Summary:

This position reports directly to Rod Nixon. The driver operates manure tractor trucks, loads, hauls, and spreads manure in accordance with EPA guidelines, logs all loads, completes a "Manure Load" form for the accounting department, and assists other departments such as maintenance and house personnel. Daily equipment inspections are performed, and the driver assists with maintenance, cleaning, and repairs of manure handling equipment when not driving. The driver is responsible for covering all outgoing loads to ensure waste product is not lost, maintaining trailer integrity, and preserving sanitary conditions. The driver must adhere to all safety policies and GMPs, report any conditions that may affect food safety or personnel safety, and perform other duties as assigned.

• Works on scheduled days as directed, in relation to production scheduling and or time volunteered for. This being in relation to attendance policy and or guidelines.
• Drives manure tractors, trucks, loads, hauls and spreads manure according to EPA guidelines by logging all loads.
• Completes a "Manure Load" form for accounting department to invoice customers.
• Assists the Manure Maintenance department with daily maintenance, cleaning and repairs of all manure handling equipment when not driving.
• Assists drivers and house people with maintenance issues as needed.
• Ensures that waste product is not lost during trip and that trailer is not leaking.
• Regularly cleans truck cabs and trailers.
• Reports damages or repairs to the truck mechanic and Maintenance Lead immediately.
• Performs daily equipment inspection before use each day.
• Adheres to safe work practices, GMPs, sanitary conditions, and reports any adverse conditions.
• Adheres to all safety policies and procedures.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Must apply via http://www.mydriverfiles.com/mg-waldbaum/apply/ to verify driver and drug/alcohol history as part of the DOT program.
• Ability to communicate in English.

Qualifications

Education: Less than high school education.

Language Skills: Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos; write simple correspondence; and effectively present information in one‑on‑one and small group situations.

Mathematical Skills: Ability to add and subtract two‑digit numbers and to multiply and divide with tens and hundreds, using American money, weight, volume, and distance units.

Reasoning Ability: Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form; and deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.