CDL DRIVER - Feed Mill - Newark, AR

Peco-Foods; Newark (AR); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Peco-Foods in Arkansas is seeking a reliable professional to drive the company truck from the feed mill to farm destinations, maintaining logs and communicating with supervisors for delivery instructions.

Responsibilities include loading/unloading, inspecting equipment, performing pre/post-trip maintenance, following GMP policies, and adhering to packaging and labeling specifications. A valid Class A CDL and DOT physical are required.

Qualifications

• Must hold a valid Class A CDL and a DOT physical.
• Experience with loading/unloading and securing loads.
• Ability to operate truck in outdoor environments and follow safety rules.

Responsibilities

• Drive the company truck from the feed mill to the farm destination.
• Maintains truck log according to state and federal regulations.
• Maintains contact with supervisor to receive delivery instructions.
• Loads and unloads the truck and cleans compartment after unloading to avoid contamination.
• Inspects truck equipment and supplies (tires, lights, brakes, oil, gas, water).
• Performs routine maintenance including daily pre/post-trip inspections.
• Comply with written company policies.
• Maintain personal hygiene and cleanliness per GMP policies.
• Follow packaging and labeling specifications.

Skills

Commercial driving

Logistics coordination

Safety compliance

Education

CDL Class A

Job description

• Drive the company truck from the feed mill to the farm destination.
• Maintains truck log, according to state and federal regulations.
• Maintains telephone or radio contact with the supervisor to receive delivery instructions.
• Loads and unloads the truck, and cleans compartment after unloading as necessary to avoid contamination.
• Inspects truck equipment and supplies such as tires, lights, brakes, oil, gas, and water.
• Performs routine maintenance on company truck, including but not limited to daily pre and post-trip inspections.
• Comply with written company policies.
• Maintain the highest possible level of personal hygiene and cleanliness in accordance with company GMP policies.
• Follow the written specifications for packaging and labeling of products.
• Maintain a valid Class A commercial driver’s license; a valid Department of Transportation physical is also required.

Identify and report any suspicious or abnormal situations to their immediate supervisor or plant management official.

The abnormal situation would be:

• Unauthorized employees in restricted areas
• A situation where a belief that product adulteration may be occurring
• Equipment malfunction that may put product wholesomeness at stake

Physical Demands

• Sitting/driving in a company vehicle.
• Climbing up into truck and down out of truck.
• Operating a truck boom arm to unload the feed upon arrival at the farm.
• Being able to work in a mostly outdoor environment.

NOTE

This job description is not all inclusive of what the employee may be asked to do while performing the duties described above. The company reserves the right to modify this job without prior notice.

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