CDL Driver - Iowa Falls, IA

Iowa Select Farms; Iowa Falls (IA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Iowa Select Farms seeks a full-time CDL Driver in Iowa Falls, IA. Responsibilities include transporting pigs within the production system while ensuring animal welfare and safety. Candidates must possess a valid Class A CDL license and maintain a clean driving record. The role involves daily log maintenance and unloading vehicles. Flexibility in hours during staffing challenges is required. This position is primarily outdoors, demanding physical stamina and attention to detail.

Qualifications

• Must have a valid Class A CDL license.
• Previous experience preferred but not required.
• Must have a clean driving record.

Responsibilities

• Transport pigs while following biosecurity and safety protocols.
• Maintain transportation log reports.
• Unload pigs and complete required documentation.

Skills

Proper animal handling

Time management

Problem solving

Communication

Education

Valid Class A CDL license

Clean driving record

Job description

Iowa Select Farms Job Description

Title: CDL Driver

Reports To: Associate Director of Inner Sanctum Transportation

Last Revision Date: 12/08/2023

Purpose Of Position

• To transport pigs within our production system while strictly following animal wellbeing, biosecurity, and safety protocols. This position will make site-to-site internal transports only.

Essential Job Functions And Responsibilities

• Use proper animal handling equipment including but not limited to sort panel, rattle paddle, razz can, etc.
• Maintain the health of our pigs during transportation.
• Maintain transportation log reports daily.
• Gate incoming pigs into the trailer.
• Unload pigs from trailer.
• Complete all required documentation.
• Maintain a positive and professional demeanor.
• Focus daily on the welfare of animals, not personal issues.
• Attendance is crucial; be at work on scheduled days and ready to drive by the start time given.
• Be friendly, positive, helpful, team‑oriented, and respectful to co‑workers and management team.
• Flexibility in hours during health and staffing challenges is required.
• All other activities assigned by supervisor.

Company Expectations

• Adhere to Iowa Select Farms bio‑security policy at all times, reporting any violations or concerns to management team.
• Compliance with Iowa Select Farms safety policies and procedures, including continuous education to maintain a safe work environment.
• Follow Iowa Select Farms animal wellbeing policy at all times and partner with the Production Well‑being team in a timely manner if an incident occurs.

Leadership Competencies

• Work ethic and Dedication
• Time management and Organizational Skills
• Problem Solving and Initiative
• Trusted with Responsibility
• Respect
• Communication
• Accountability
• Ability to learn and teach

Work Environment

• This position is performed primarily outdoors.
• The environment of this position will change daily pending weekly schedule.
• This position will have duties in all facilities of Iowa Select Farms, so employees will need to be comfortable working in and being exposed to all facility environments.
• This position may require some tasks to be performed in extreme outside weather conditions.
• The noise level in the work environment and job sites can be loud.
• While performing the duties of the job, the employee is frequently exposed to fumes or airborne particles, moving mechanical parts and vibrations.
• This position will require the ability to sit for long periods of time while driving to and from sites.

Physicality Requirements

• The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job.
• Required to stand, walk, sit, use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; climb stairs; balance; stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl; talk or hear.
• Ability to read and write.
• The employee must be able to continuously repeat necessary movements such as bending, lifting and different hand movements as needed to complete tasks.
• Ability to lift up to 40 pounds and to climb over gates 48 inches in height.

Position Type / Expected Hours of Work

• This is a full‑time position that will typically require at least 40 hours a week.
• Additional availability may be required during staffing challenges.
• Occasional evening hours and weekend work may be required as the job duties demand.

Travel

Local travel will be required for this position through the utilization of a company vehicle.

Education, Experience And Other Qualifications

• Bilingual: Not Required
• Must have a valid Class A CDL license.
• Must have a clean driving record. Previous experience preferred but not required.

Other Duties

• Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Additional duties, responsibilities, and activities may be assigned or changed at any time with or without notice.