Shipping Yard Driver

Case Farms, Inc.; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Case Farms, Inc. is seeking professional truck drivers to join our team in handling live poultry transport. The role requires strict adherence to DOT regulations and company safety policies, with responsibilities including pre-trip inspections, thorough documentation, and timely reporting of maintenance issues.

You must be able to work nights, weekends, and long shifts in a demanding outdoor environment. Candidates should possess a valid Class A CDL with a verifiable driving record and be

Qualifications

• Must be at least 21 years old.
• Valid Class A CDL with 1 year of verifiable driving record.
• Knowledge of DOT, 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 DOT and company safety policies and programs.
• Wear assigned PPE.

Responsibilities

• Comply with all DOT regulations.
• Perform and document pre-trip inspection (tires, oil, fuel, lights, brakes, hoses, etc.).
• Maintain proper documentation (equipment, time, trips, weight, etc.).
• 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.

Skills

DOT regulations knowledge

Read/write legibly

Self-motivation

Ability to work unsupervised

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

CDL Class A

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.

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 /Aff…

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.

High School or better.

Equal Opportunity Employer
This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.