Feed Delivery Driver

Perdue Farms; Eagle Springs (NC); On-site; USD 42,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

Perdue Farms seeks a Feed Delivery Driver to load and deliver feed to assigned customers and coordinate with dispatch to meet daily priorities. A Class A CDL and 2+ years of CDL-A driving are required. High school diploma or equivalent; reading, writing and math skills are expected.

Pre-trip inspections and accurate recordkeeping are part of the role. You will work in a safety‑minded, team oriented environment with Perdue’s transportation operations, contributing to reliable service and customer

Qualifications

• High School or equivalent.
• Class A CDL license.
• 2+ years of CDL A driving.
• Reading, writing and math skills.

Responsibilities

• Ensure timely and accurate delivery of feed according to dispatcher scheduling.
• Perform a pre-trip truck inspection according to a DOT sheet, reporting any deficiencies.
• Ensure correct weight of feed is loaded and delivered to farm locations.
• Accurately operate loading equipment and report spills or problems.
• Maintain fuel receipts, trip tickets, daily logs and time sheets.

Skills

Reading

Writing

Math skills

Education

High School or equivalent

Class A CDL license

Job description

Perdue Transportation Incorporated (PTI) is the transportation service and logistics provider for Perdue Foods. PTI’s team is comprised of support staff and private fleet drivers. All drivers and team members are safety-minded and deliver on our promise for customer service and reliability each day. Perdue Transportation Inc. is part of Perdue Farms, a fourth-generation, family-owned food and agricultural business deeply rooted in tradition yet with a forward-thinking mindset. We believe that success starts with our people, and our culture is built on a foundation of teamwork, integrity, and respect, where every voice matters and everyone is encouraged to contribute to our shared goals. We are dedicated to creating a supportive, inclusive environment where associates feel valued and inspired to make an impact, both within the company and in the communities we serve. From promoting growth and development to prioritizing work-life balance, we’re committed to helping our team members thrive.

Summary

Play a vital role in keeping our operations running by ensuring livestock receives the nutrition they need, right on schedule. As a Feed Delivery Driver, you will safely and accurately load and deliver feed to assigned customers, working closely with dispatch to meet daily delivery priorities. You will also serve as an extra set of eyes for our fleet, identifying and communicating maintenance or repair needs to help keep equipment reliable and operations moving smoothly.

Principal Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Ensure timely and accurate delivery of feed according to dispatcher scheduling.
• Perform a pre-trip truck inspection according to a DOT sheet, reporting any deficiencies to proper fleet mechanics.
• Ensure the correct weight of feed is loaded into the truck and the truck and correct weight is delivered to the farm locations.
• Accurately operate boom to cleanly direct the feed into the holding bin assuring that feed is not spilled onto bin or ground, report spills and problems to the Mill Manager or dispatcher.
• Ensure accurate recordkeeping of fuel purchases, trip tickets, daily logs and time sheets, no hold and feed pick up.
• May need to climb truck (15 ft) to direct loading and occasionally uses a #5 sledgehammer to remove stuck feed as necessary.
• Perform other duties as required.

Minimum Education And Experience

• High School or equivalent.
• Class A CDL license.
• 2+ years of CDL A driving, preferably delivering feed.
• Reading, writing and math skills.

Physical Requirements And Environmental Factors

• In a stationary or moving position on a wet or moist, dry or dusty, or dirty, or greasy floor with metal or plastic grating surface.
• Must have the ability to climb stairs, upon equipment, tractor and trailer, catwalks and work from various ladders.
• Noise exposure level of >110 dB. Light intensity range of
• Bending, twisting, lifting, reaching, sitting, and grasping varies in repetitions, distance, degrees, angle, weight, height, longest interval of time, objects grasped and body positions depend upon the task being performed and/ or the hand tools being used.
• Must be able to lift and control weights up to 10 pounds.
• Must be able to bend down and maintain a kneeling position.
• Must be able to work outside in all types of weather conditions.
• Exposure to <50ppm of chlorinated water, >5 PPM of ammonia vapors, caustic detergents, lubricating oils and other chemicals found in a live poultry processing operation.
• May be required to wear disposable coveralls and disposable footwear covering for bio-security purposes.
• Personal protective equipment /devices as required by Perdue.

Perdue Farms Inc. is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.