Farm Driver - Conductor de Granja

Southmill Champs; Kennett Square (Chester County); On-site; USD 19,000 - 21,000; Full time

Job summary

Southmill Champs is seeking a Farm Driver to safely transport employees between designated pickup points and company farms. The role supports daily farm and warehouse operations, including loading/unloading products and performing intercompany deliveries.

Responsibilities include operating various Company vehicles, maintaining vehicle cleanliness, and adhering to safety and food safety standards. Strong teamwork and Spanish comprehension are desirable.

Qualifications

• Must have a valid driver’s license and clean driving record.
• Able to safely operate Company vehicles and equipment.
• Strong organizational, time management, and communication skills.
• Ability to follow instructions and safety procedures.
• Able to perform physical loading/unloading and material handling.
• Dependable, punctual, able to work independently or in a team.
• Ability to understand Spanish.

Responsibilities

• Safely transport employees between designated pickup locations and Company farms.
• Provide shuttle transport for harvesting operations and return employees to facilities.
• Load and unload products, supplies, and materials.
• Operate forklifts and other material-handling equipment following safety procedures.
• Maintain warehouse cleanliness and proper storage of goods.
• Assist with intercompany deliveries and transportation between facilities.
• Report accidents or unsafe conditions to management.
• Perform other duties to support farm and warehouse operations.

Skills

Valid driver's license

Operate company vehicles

Organizational skills

Time management

Communication skills

Follow safety procedures

Physical tasks

Dependable and punctual

Teamwork

Spanish comprehension

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

If you are unable to complete this application due to a disability, contact this employer to ask for an accommodation or an alternative application process.

Position Summary Resumen del Puesto

The Farm Driver is responsible for ensuring the safe and reliable transportation of employees between designated pickup locations and assigned farm facilities while supporting daily farm and warehouse operations. This position also assists with loading and unloading products, materials, and empty containers, performing intercompany deliveries, and providing additional warehouse support as needed. The Farm Operator is expected to maintain a strong commitment to safety, operational efficiency, and teamwork while performing assigned duties in accordance with Company policies and procedures. El Conductor de Granja es responsable de garantizar el transporte seguro y oportuno de los empleados entre los puntos de recogida designados y las distintas granjas de la Compañía, así como de apoyar las operaciones diarias de las granjas y el almacén.
Este puesto también brinda apoyo en la carga y descarga de productos, materiales y contenedores vacíos, realiza entregas entre las instalaciones de la Compañía y colabora en otras actividades operativas según sea necesario.
El Conductor de Granja deberá mantener un firme compromiso con la seguridad, la eficiencia operativa y el trabajo en equipo, desempeñando sus funciones de acuerdo con las políticas y procedimientos de la Compañía.

Role and Responsabilities Funciones y Responsabilidades

The following functions are considered essential to the position. This list is intended to describe the primary responsibilities of the role and is not necessarily exhaustive:

• Safely transport employees between designated pickup locations and assigned Company farms, ensuring timely and reliable transportation.
• Provide shuttle transportation for employees assigned to assist with harvesting operations at different farm locations, including returning employees to their designated facilities upon completion of their assignments.
• Operate various Company vehicles, including but not limited to box trucks, passenger vans, and Company cars, in accordance with applicable regulations and Company policies.
• Clean and sanitize Company vehicles after use, following established Company procedures.
• Conduct required vehicle inspections and promptly reports mechanical issues, damage, or safety concerns to management.
• Perform intercompany deliveries of products, supplies, equipment, and materials between Company farms, warehouses, and other designated facilities.
• Transport clean product containers from the warehouse to farm locations based on operational needs.
• Collect and transport used or soiled containers to the warehouse for cleaning, along with unused or excess containers requiring redistribution or storage.
• Collect and return empty wooden pallets from farm locations to the warehouse.
• Transport Company vehicles for refueling as needed.
• Assist with transporting Company trucks containing products between farm facilities and designated receiving docks, as authorized.
• Assist with loading and unloading trucks containing products, containers, supplies, and other materials.
• Operate forklifts and other authorized material‑handling equipment in accordance with Company safety procedures and training requirements.
• Maintain warehouse cleanliness and organization, ensuring proper storage of products, materials, and equipment.
• Assist with transporting parts, supplies, and materials between departments or Company facilities as needed.
• Follow all applicable traffic laws, Company transportation policies, food safety standards, and workplace safety procedures.
• Maintain a safe and professional environment for employees during transportation.
• Promptly report accidents, vehicle defects, unsafe conditions, or operational concerns to management.
• Perform other job-related duties assigned to support farm and warehouse operations.

Las siguientes funciones se consideran esenciales para el puesto. Esta lista tiene como objetivo describir las principales responsabilidades del puesto y no necesariamente es exhaustiva.

• Transportar de manera segura y puntual a los empleados entre los puntos de recogida designados y las distintas granjas de la Compañía.
• Transportar a los empleados asignados para apoyar las labores de cosecha en diferentes granjas y regresarlos a sus instalaciones correspondientes al finalizar sus actividades.
• Conducir distintos vehículos de la Compañía, incluidos, entre otros, camiones de caja, camionetas de pasajeros y automóviles, cumpliendo con las normas de tránsito y las políticas de la Compañía.
• Limpiar y desinfectar los vehículos de la Compañía después de su uso, siguiendo los procedimientos establecidos.
• Realizar las inspecciones requeridas de los vehículos y reportar oportunamente cualquier falla mecánica, daño o condición insegura.
• Realizar entregas de productos, suministros, equipos y materiales entre las granjas, almacenes y demás instalaciones de la Compañía.
• Transportar contenedores limpios desde el almacén hacia las granjas, según las necesidades operativas.
• Recoger y trasladar al almacén los contenedores sucios para su limpieza, así como aquellos que estén en desuso o sean excedentes.
• Recoger y devolver al almacén las tarimas de madera vacías de las granjas.
• Trasladar los vehículos de la Compañía para abastecerlos de combustible, según sea necesario.
• Apoyar en el traslado de camiones con productos entre las granjas y los muelles de recepción designados, cuando esté autorizado.
• Asistir en la carga y descarga de camiones con productos, contenedores, suministros y otros materiales.
• Operar montacargas y otros equipos autorizados para el manejo de materiales, de acuerdo con los procedimientos de seguridad y los requisitos de capacitación de la Compañía.
• Mantener la limpieza y organización del almacén, asegurando el almacenamiento adecuado de productos, materiales y equipos.
• Apoyar en el traslado de piezas, suministros y materiales entre departamentos o instalaciones de la Compañía, según sea necesario.
• Cumplir con las leyes de tránsito aplicables, las políticas de transporte de la Compañía y los procedimientos de seguridad laboral e inocuidad alimentaria.
• Mantener un ambiente seguro y profesional para los empleados durante su transporte.
• Reportar oportunamente cualquier accidente, desperfecto de los vehículos, condición insegura o problema operativo a la gerencia.
• Realizar otras funciones relacionadas con el puesto que le sean asignadas para apoyar las operaciones de las granjas y el almacén.

Qualifications Requisitos

Education

• High school diploma or General Educational Development (GED) certificate preferred, or equivalent combination of education and work experience.

Educación

• Diploma de escuela secundaria (High School) o certificado de Desarrollo Educativo General (GED), preferiblemente, o una combinación equivalente de educación y experiencia laboral relevante.

Experience Experiencia

• Minimum of one (1) year of experience operating vans, box trucks, or similar vehicles in a professional or work-related capacity.
• Mínimo de un (1) año de experiencia conduciendo camionetas, camiones de caja o vehículos similares en un entorno laboral.
• One (1) to two (2) years of experience in transportation, warehouse operations, farm operations, or a related field preferred.

Required Skills / Knowledge Habilidades / Conocimientos Requeridos

• Valid driver's license with an acceptable driving record.
• Licencia de conducir vigente, con un historial de manejo aceptable y las autorizaciones correspondientes, según sea necesario.
• Ability to safely operate assigned Company vehicles and equipment.
• Strong organizational, time management, and communication skills.
• Ability to follow instructions, safety procedures, and Company policies.
• Ability to perform physical tasks, including loading, unloading, and handling materials.
• Dependable, punctual, and able to work independently or as part of a team.
• Ability to understand Spanish

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous forklift operation experience.
• Experiencia en el transporte de empleados o pasajeros en un entorno laboral.
• Experience transporting employees or passengers in a professional or work‑related setting.
• Familiarity with farm operations, warehouse procedures, and intercompany deliveries.
• Experience handling products, pallets, containers, and other warehouse materials.

This position is subject to a satisfactory Motor Vehicle Record (MVR) review and pre-employment drug and alcohol testing, in accordance with applicable Company policies.

Salary Range: $14.00 To $15.00 Hourly