CDL - Shavings Driver

Prestage Farms; Cassatt (SC); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)

Retirement Plan (401k, IRA)

Life Insurance

Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick & Public Holidays)

Wellness Resources

Job summary

Prestage Farms in South Carolina is seeking a CDL Shavings driver responsible for transporting shavings to grower farm locations. The role involves adhering to safety procedures, performing vehicle inspections, and delivering goods. Candidates must be self-motivated, customer service-oriented, and able to work in various temperatures. The position offers a 5-day workweek schedule with opportunities for overtime, along with health care and retirement benefits.

Qualifications

• Must work independently and have a solid initiative.
• Willingness to help others and excellent customer service skills.
• Consistently operates vehicle and equipment safely.

Responsibilities

• Safely delivers goods from distribution to customer's location.
• Assists co-workers/customers in loading and unloading.
• Operates different types of trucks with varying sized trailers.

Skills

Self-motivated

Customer service-oriented

Dependable

Safety mindset

Good communication skills

Job description

General

The CDL Shavings drivers are responsible for transporting shavings from plant to grower farm location using over the road trucks. They perform vehicle inspections before and after trips and ensure products are unloaded from the trailer to customers' facility. Drivers follow appropriate safety procedures to transport goods and ensure vehicle service needs are reported to appropriate resources. The role reports to Shavings Driver Supervisor with a 5‑day (up to 12 hrs./day) weekly schedule not to exceed 60 hrs.

Specific Duties

• Safely delivers goods as needed from distribution to customer's location
• Assists co‑workers / customers in loading and unloading, as needed
• May operate different types trucks with varying sized trailers
• Adheres to all safety procedures and guidelines
• Reports any concerns with the safe operation of vehicle
• Good communication and interpersonal skills required
• Performs well in a fast‑paced work environment with minimal supervision
• Other duties as assigned by Manager/Supervisor

Requirements

Skills / Abilities / Characteristics

• Self‑motivated; solid initiative; works independently
• Customer service-oriented; willingness to help others
• Dependable; solid work ethic
• Safety mindset: consistently operates vehicle & equipment safely

Physical Requirements

• Drive product trailers up to 10 hrs./day
• Work safely in hot and/or cold temperatures; primarily outdoors
• Stand, walk, bend, kneel, climb, stoop up to 10 hrs./day
• Lift / move up to 50 lbs.

Benefits

• Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)
• Retirement Plan (401k, IRA)
• Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD&D)
• Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick & Public Holidays)
• Wellness Resources