CDL Egg and Live Poult Driver

Select Genetics; Willmar (MN); On-site; USD 60,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full-time with benefits

Job summary

Select Genetics in Willmar, MN is seeking a Class A CDL Driver to transport poultry eggs and day-old poults. This full-time role operates within a bio-secure, safety-conscious schedule and reports to the transportation manager.

Responsibilities include complying with DOT regulations, maintaining logs, loading and unloading up to 70 lbs, ensuring cargo security, and delivering on time along predefined routes.

Qualifications

• Must hold a Class A CDL for operation of heavy vehicles.
• Experience transporting poultry products is preferred.
• Knowledge of DOT regulations and safety practices.

Responsibilities

• Adhere to company policies and applicable federal/state regulations.
• Operate and drive a Gross Vehicle Weight over 26,000 lbs vehicle safely.
• Pick-up, unload and transport poultry eggs or day-old poults.
• Maintain accurate driving and delivery logs; ensure timely deliveries.
• Ensure cargo is secured and handle basic truck sanitation as needed.
• Stay on route, obtain signatures, and report any issues to management.

Skills

Safe driving

DOT regulations

Customer service

Route delivery

Job description

Class A CDL Driver-Willmar MN

This position is responsible for transporting poultry eggs, and day-old poults in a bio-secure, safe, and timely schedule.

Select Genetics is an international company, providing poultry eggs, hatching poults and transporting these products to our customers. This position is specific to the transportation department. We are the leading supplier of poults and eggs to growers and companies across the world and have operations in seven US States.

The position is based out of MN and works with a team of drivers and reports to the transportation manager.

Class A CDL Driver responsibilities include safe transport of product that includes consistent cleanliness, bio-security, and animal welfare standards. Our organization follows all State and Federal DOT standards providing safe operation for our drivers. The safety and security of our drivers and product is a top priority.

Work requires prolong sitting while driving and operate CMV in both solo and team driving operations. Class A CDL Driver must be physically able to lift up to 70 lbs., pull or push up to 150 lbs. when loading or unloading the truck. The driver may be asked to assist with truck sanitation based on Company's needs. Work is subject to tight deadlines and interruptions.

1. Adhere to all company policies, procedures and all applicable federal and state regulations.
2. Follow strict attendance policy.
3. Active listening and customer service orientation skills.
4. Fully understand how to operate and safely drive your assigned vehicle.
5. Fully licensed to drive vehicles with a Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW) over 26,000 lbs.
6. Pick-up, unload, and safely transport a day-old poults or eggs.
7. Ensure contents are properly secured in truck, and flatbed to prevent damage/injury.
8. Obtain signatures to confirm and complete deliveries.
9. Stay on a predetermined route and ensure timely transport and delivery.
10. Confirm that the contents of each shipment load match the manifest document.
11. Notify managers of any major maintenance or delivery issues encountered.
12. Follow delivery schedule and rest at appropriate times.
13. Maintain detailed driving and delivery logs.
14. Obey all applicable traffic laws and drive in according to the weather/road conditions.
15. Comply with DOT regulations.
16. Make safety a priority at all times.
17. Responsible for cleaning and light maintenance on equipment used.

This is a full-time position with benefits and compensation rage of 60 - 95 K based on prior experience.