Shipping Yard Driver

Case Farms, Inc.; Farmerville (LA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Case Farms, Inc. is seeking a Class A CDL driver in Louisiana to perform and document pre-trip inspections, ensure load security, and maintain documentation for each trip.

You will comply with DOT regulations and company policies, report maintenance issues, and work nights, weekends, holidays, and long shifts. A High School diploma or equivalent is required, with 1 year of verifiable driving experience preferred.

Qualifications

• Must have valid Class A CDL with 1-year verifiable driving record (preferred).
• Knowledge of DOT, state and federal laws.
• Ability to read and write legibly.

Responsibilities

• Comply with all Department of Transportation regulations.
• Perform and document pre-trip inspection (tires, oil, fuel, lights, brakes, hoses, etc.).
• Ensure secure load before movement.
• Maintain proper documentation (equipment, time, trips, weight).
• Report truck and equipment maintenance issues to supervisor.
• Comply with all DOT safety rules and regulations, all company policies, and local, state, and federal laws.
• Work nights, weekends, holidays, and long shifts.
• All other duties as assigned.

Skills

CDL driving

Reading writing

Self-motivation

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

• Comply with all Department of Transportation regulations.
• Perform and document pre-trip inspection (i.e., tires, oil, fuel, lights, breaks, hoses, etc.).
• Maintain proper documentation (i.e., equipment, time, trips, weight, etc.). Clean and wash the truck as necessary.
• Report truck and equipment maintenance issues to supervisor.
• Comply with all DOT safety rules and regulations, all company policies, and local, state, and federal policies, laws, and regulations.
• Work nights, weekends, holidays, and long shifts.
• All other duties as assigned.

Responsibilities And Tasks

• Comply with all Department of Transportation regulations.
• Perform and document pre-trip inspection (i.e., tires, oil, fuel, lights, breaks, hoses, etc.).
• Ensure secure load before movement.
• Maintain proper documentation (i.e., equipment, time, trips, weight, etc.). Clean and wash the truck as necessary.
• Report truck and equipment maintenance issues to supervisor.
• Comply with all DOT safety rules and regulations, all company policies, and local, state, and federal policies, laws, and regulations.
• Work nights, weekends, holidays, and long shifts.
• All other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Minimum 21 years of age.
• Valid Class A CDL with the 1-year verifiable satisfactory driving record (preferred).
• Knowledge of Department of Transportation, State, and Federal Laws.
• Ability to read and write legibly.
• Ability to work unsupervised and self-motivate.
• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Previous live poultry tractor-trailer driving experience.
• Basic math functions and skills.
• Follow Department of Transportation, State and Federal laws, and company safety policies and programs.
• Wear assigned Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).

Physical Requirements

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions, if applicable.

• Work in an outside environment (including inclement weather) daily.
• Sit and drive for up to 10 hours and climb in and out of truck cab throughout shift.
• Wear assigned Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).
• Lift up to 75 lbs.
• Work around raw, live animal odors.
• Work in noisy environment (>85 decibels) and moving equipment.

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

Case Farms participates in the E-Verify system and uses tools made available by the federal government to confirm employment eligibility of all team members. Persons offered employment are required to provide documentation proving their employment eligibility, and all offers of employment are contingent upon successful completion of the E-Verify process.

Education

Preferred

• High School or better

Equal Opportunity Employer

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