Feed Delivery Driver

Perdue Farms; Nashville (TN); Sur place; USD 34 000 - 48 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Perdue Farms Inc. in Nashville, TN, is seeking a Feed Delivery Driver to load and deliver feed to assigned customers and to coordinate with dispatch on daily priorities.

The role requires a Class A CDL, a high school diploma or equivalent, and at least 2 years of CDL A driving experience, preferably in feed delivery. You will inspect trucks, record fuel and tickets, and help maintain fleet reliability in all weather conditions.

Qualifications

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

Responsabilités

• Load and deliver feed to assigned customers according to dispatcher priorities.
• Perform pre-trip truck inspections and report issues to fleet mechanics.
• Ensure correct weight of feed is loaded and delivered to farms.
• Operate boom to direct feed without spills and report problems.
• Maintain fuel, trip tickets and daily logs records.
• Occasionally climb trucks and perform other duties as needed.

Connaissances

Reading, writing and math skills

CDL A driving experience

Delivery driving

Load and unload

Formation

High School or equivalent

Class A CDL license

Description du poste

Perdue Foods has a goal of becoming the most trusted name in premium proteins by creating products for consumers and for retail and foodservice customers around the globe while changing the way animals are raised for food. It 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. That's Perdue.

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 <50 ft to 100 ft.
• - 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.