Live Haul Loader/Operator

Pilgrim's; Guntersville (AL); On-site; USD 20,664 - 26,174; Full time

Job summary

Pilgrim's in Guntersville, AL is seeking a Loader Operator to safely operate a forklift, move poultry, and prepare trailers for outbound shipments. The role requires standing for extended periods, working in both cold and hot environments, and readiness to climb into tractor cabs.

CDL is preferred but not mandatory, with safety and reliability being essential. Responsibilities include transporting the first drop trailer with MOFFETT, loading birds, and hauling the last load of birds while

Qualifications

• Must be able to operate a forklift safely and efficiently.
• Ability to sit for long shifts (6–13 hours) and adapt to temperature changes.
• Experience with poultry loading and trailer handling is required or preferred.
• CDL license is preferred but not mandatory.

Responsibilities

• Transport the first drop trailer with MOFFETT equipment.
• Load birds and haul the last load of birds as required.
• Bind cage hooks on trailers and ensure proper trailer preparation.

Skills

Forklift operation

Endurance

Temperature tolerance

Trailer hooks

Dolly adjustments

Fifth wheel release

Truck ingress/egress

Moffett handling

Poultry loading

Last load handling

CDL preferred

Job description

JOB TITLE: LOADER OPERATOR

JOB REQUIREMENTS:

• ABILITY TO OPERATE FORKLIFT
• ABILITY TO SIT FOR EXTENDED AMOUNTS OF TIME (6-13 HRS)
• ABILITY TO WORK IN COLD/HOT ENVIRONMENTS FOR EXTENDED AMOUNTS OF TIME
• ABILITY TO BIND CAGE HOOKS ON TRAILERS
• ABLILTY TO ROLL UP/DOWN DOLLY LEGS ON TRAILERS
• ABLILITY TO PULL HANDLE FOR 5THWHEEL RELEASE
• ABLILITY TO CLIMB IN AND OUT OF TRACTOR
• RESPONSIBLE FOR TRANSPORTING FIRST DROP TRAILER WITH MOFFETT
• RESPONSIBLE FOR LOADING BIRDS (30K-72K)
• RESPONSIBLE FOR HAULING IN LAST LOAD OF BIRDS
• CDL PREFERRED

EOE, including disability/vets.