CDL Driver Chick Delivery

Pilgrim's; Broadway (VA); On-site; USD 40,708; Full time

Job summary

A poultry company in Broadway, VA is seeking a Truck Driver responsible for delivering newly hatched chicks to various farms. The ideal candidate must have a high school diploma, excellent communication skills, and a CDL Class A license. This role requires the ability to lift 100+ lbs and work in varying weather conditions. The position involves loading trucks and ensuring timely delivery, alongside maintaining good work ethics and teamwork with hatchery staff. Competitive pay of $29.55 plus attendance bonus is offered.

Qualifications

• Good reading, writing and math skills required.
• Detail-oriented and self-motivated individual.
• Good driving record and a drug-free record required.

Responsibilities

• Deliver chicks to farms and ensure timely placement.
• Load trucks at the hatchery and wash chick carriers after use.
• Drive in all types of weather and chain wheels when necessary.

Skills

Driving large trucks

Communication skills

Physical strength

Decision making ability

Education

High school diploma

Tools

CDL Class A license

Manual CMV operation

Job description

Location

Broadway Hatchery - Broadway, VA

Pay

$29.55 with attendance bonus

Position Summary

Individual will be responsible for driving a truck from the hatchery to and from various growers farms throughout the area delivering newly hatched chicks for grow out. Person must make sure chicks are delivered on a timely basis and are correctly placed in the grower's houses to help insure a good start.

Education and Experience Requirements

High school diploma. Good reading, writing and math skills required. Must have good communication skills, be detail oriented and self motivated.

Skill Summary

Will load trucks at hatchery, deliver chicks to farms, return empty carriers to hatchery and wash chick carriers after return to hatchery. The nature of the position is very physical.

• Must be able to drive large trucks in all types of weather and have the ability to chain wheels, if needed.
• Must be able to lift/push 100+ lbs.
• Must have a valid CDL Class A license, a good driving record, a drug-free record and must pass a DOT physical.
• Vision correctable to 20/20.
• Must possess good decision making ability.
• As trucks are heated for chick transport, some mechanical abilities in this area would be preferred if repairs to the vehicle were needed while in transit.
• May also be required to do other Hatchery related jobs.
• Good work ethics and able to work as a team with other drivers and Hatchery employees.
• Able to work in hot and dusty environments.
• Must be able to operate a manual CMV

EOE, including disability/vets