Loader Driver

Pilgrim's; Tenaha (TX); On-site; USD 28,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Schedule: Mon-Fri with some weekend"

Benefits after 60 days

Paid Time Off: sick leave, vacation, H

401(k) match after first year

Base hourly rate: $20.04

Career development opportunities

Better futures

Job summary

Pilgrim's is seeking a qualified driver to operate commercial vehicles in a safety‑driven environment. You will perform pre/post-trip inspections, secure loads to DOT standards, and maintain accurate ELD records while navigating efficient routes to farms.

Requirements include a valid Class A CDL with a clean record and at least one year of driving experience. You must pass a DOT physical and drug screening and be able to lift up to 75 lbs as needed for outdoor work.

Qualifications

• Valid Class A CDL with a clean driving record.
• Minimum of 1 year driving experience.
• Must pass a DOT physical and pre-employment drug/alcohol screening.
• Ability to lift up to 50–75 lbs and work outdoors in varying weather.
• Deep knowledge of DOT cargo securement regulations (chains, binders, straps).

Responsibilities

• Safely operate commercial vehicles, including heavy-duty trucks and trailers.
• Drive or guide forklifts onto and off trailers safely.
• Ensure securement with chains, straps, and binders per DOT guidelines.
• Plan efficient routes and navigate to designated farms.
• Perform mandatory pre-trip and post-trip inspections; report defects.
• Maintain accurate electronic logging device (ELD) records.

Skills

CDL-A

Loader operation

DOT compliance

Physical fitness

Pre-trip inspection

CMV operation

ELD knowledge

Tools

Forklift operation

CMV operation

ELD logging

Job description

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

• Vehicle Operation: Safely operate commercial vehicles, including heavy-duty trucks, flatbeds, lowboys, step-decks, in compliance with all local, state, and federal laws.


• Loading & Unloading: Drive or guide forklifts, onto and off trailers safely.


• Load Securement: Ensure all equipment is properly chained, strapped, bound, and balanced according to Department of Transportation (DOT) and safety guidelines.


• Route Planning & Compliance: Plan efficient routes, and accurately navigate to designated farms.


• Equipment Inspections: Perform mandatory pre-trip and post-trip vehicle inspections (DVIR). Report any mechanical defects, maintenance needs, or safety hazards immediately. Inspect forklifts/loaders, fuel and check oil on equipment.


• Documentation & Logs: Maintain accurate electronic logging device (ELD) records.

Required Qualifications:

• License: Valid Class A Commercial Driver's License (CDL) with a clean driving record.


• Experience: Minimum of 1 year driving experience.


• Technical Skills: Proficiency in operating loaders and CMV. Deep knowledge of DOT cargo securement regulations (chains, binders, and straps).


• Physical Fitness: Ability to lift up to 50-75 lbs. frequently, climb onto trailers, and work outdoors in varying weather conditions.


• Compliance: Must pass a DOT physical examination and a mandatory pre-employment drug and alcohol screening.

Why Work for Pilgrim's?

• Schedule:Monday-Friday with some weekend work required;


• Benefits: Vision, Medical, and Dental coverage begin after 60 days of employment;


• Paid Time Off:Sick leave, vacation, company observed holidays or, any other statutorily required paid leave;


• 401(k):company match begins after the first year of service and follows the company vesting schedule;


• Basehourlysalarirateof$20.04;


• Career Development:Our company is dedicated to supporting professional growth by offering continuous learning opportunities and a focus on career growth through various learning and development programs;


• Better Futures

The Company is dedicated to ensuring a safe and secure environment for our team members and visitors. To assist in achieving that goal, we conduct drug, alcohol, and background checks for all new team members post-offer and prior to the start of employment. The Immigration Reform and Control Act requires that verification of employment eligibility be documented for all new employees by the end of the third day of work.

About us:

Pilgrim's is a leading global food company with more than 62,000 team members worldwide. The company processes, prepares, packages, and delivers fresh, frozen, and value-added food products for customers in more than 100 countries. Pilgrim's operates protein processing plants and prepared foods facilities in 14 states, Puerto Rico, Mexico, the U.K, the Republic of Ireland and continental Europe.

Our mission:

To be the best in all that we do, completely focused on our business, ensuring the best products and services to our customers, a relationship of trust with our suppliers, profitability for our shareholders and the opportunity of a better future for all of our team members.

Our core values are Availability, Determination, Discipline, Humility, Ownership, Simplicity, Sincerity

EOE, including disability/vets

Unsolicited Assistance:

JBS and its companies do not accept unsolicited assistance from any recruitment vendors for any of our open jobs. All resumes or candidate profiles submitted by recruitment vendors or headhunters to any employee at JBS and its companies or via the applicant tracking system, in any form without a valid written request and search agreement previously approved by HR, will be solely owned by JBS and its companies. No fees will be paid should the candidate be hired by JBS and its companies because of an unsolicited referral.