Driver Assistant

Aviagen; Sallisaw (OK); On-site; USD 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in food and beverage manufacturing is seeking a Driver Assistant for logistics support. This role requires assistance with loading and unloading trailers, clean driving history, and the ability to lift heavy loads. Offering a comprehensive benefits package, including health insurance and paid time off.

Benefits

Medical, dental, vision, life insurance

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Qualifications

• Must have a clean MVR for last 5 years.
• Able to lift over 50 pounds.
• Valid driver's license required.

Responsibilities

• Assist with loading and unloading trailer as necessary.
• Ensure secure load before movement.
• Report truck and equipment maintenance issues to supervisor.

Skills

Knowledge of Department of Transportation, State and Federal Laws

Ability to read and write legibly

Self-motivation

Sound work ethic

Basic math skills

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

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Job Description Summary

We are looking for a candidate for Driver's Assistant position. This role will assist the truck drivers with logistics. Ideal candidate will be able to drive the box truck when truck driver is away. Also an assistant must have a clean MVR for last 5 years, valid driver's license, ability to lift over 50 pounds, and ability to drive a box truck as needed.

Job Description Summary

We are looking for a candidate for Driver's Assistant position. This role will assist the truck drivers with logistics. Ideal candidate will be able to drive the box truck when truck driver is away. Also an assistant must have a clean MVR for last 5 years, valid driver's license, ability to lift over 50 pounds, and ability to drive a box truck as needed.

Job Description

• Assist with loading and unloading trailer as necessary
• Ensure secure load before movement
• Clean and wash truck as necessary
• Report truck and equipment maintenance issues to supervisor
• Comply with all DOT safety rules and regulations, all company policies, and local, state and federal policies, laws and regulations
• All other duties as assigned
  
  

Job Qualifications

• Knowledge of Department of Transportation, State and Federal Laws
• Ability to read and write legibly
• Ability to work unsupervised and self-motivate
• Sound work ethic, honesty and moral character
• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Previous live poultry tractor trailer driving experience
• Basic math functions and skills
• Follow Department of Transportation, State and Federal laws, and company safety policies and programs
• Work in outside environment (including inclement weather) on a daily basis
• Sit and drive for up to 10 hours, and climb in and out of truck cab throughout shift
• Lift up to 75 lbs
• Work around raw, live animal odors
• Work in noisy environment (>85 decibels) and moving equipment
• Work nights, weekends, holidays and long shifts
  
  

Benefits: Aviagen USA provides a comprehensive benefits package designed to support the healthcare and financial well-being of our employees. Aviagen offers medical, dental, vision, life, AD&D, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Teladoc, Short-Term Disability, and Long-Term Disability coverage, subject to the terms and conditions of Plan documents. Additionally, you will be eligible for company observed paid Holidays and Paid Time Off (PTO) at a rate of 14 days per year, prorated based on your hire date.

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Management and Manufacturing

• Industries

  Food and Beverage Manufacturing

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