Truck Spotter - DP0058 - Cherry (Days)

Foster Farms; Fresno (CA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Foster Farms in Fresno, CA, is seeking a yard/trailer operator to move and manage live-chicken trailers safely using EV and diesel tractors. You will perform daily trailer inventory, weight checks, and ensure proper sealing at docks, plus communicate with supervision on inventory levels.

CDL is required or obtainable, and the role demands physical stamina and adherence to safety procedures. Candidates should be prepared for hot, dusty environments, and must maintain accurate records,

Qualifications

• Ability to work with minimal supervision.
• Proficient in operating diesel/EV yard tractors safely; plug in EV unit when needed.

Responsibilities

• Move designated trailers using EV/diesel equipment to transport live chicken trailers from holding to processing areas.
• Position empty trailers near offal waste drain for drainage.
• Monitor trailer weights and label full trailers to support FIFO with Baker trailers.
• Take offal waste trailers to truck scale to verify weight capacities and assist with adjustments.
• Refuel diesel for refrigerated trailers.
• Relocate trailers from dock doors to the yard and ensure proper sealing.
• Conduct daily inventory of trailers and their contents.
• Communicate with supervision when inventory reaches min/max levels.
• Log and report trailer inventory and total processed trailers to management as needed.
• Perform daily equipment inspections and complete paperwork.
• Report equipment damage or animal welfare concerns to management.
• Adjust trailer A/C units as required.
• Maintain legible handwriting in English.
• Communicate effectively on radio in English.
• Conduct daily shrink evaluations by transporting empty cage trailers onto scale and obtaining weights without birds.
• Assist with yard area maintenance and organization.

Skills

CDL required

Diesel/EV yard tractor operation

Work with minimal supervision

Physical stamina (8+ hrs)

Job description

About Foster Farms

At Foster Farms, our mission is creating great food and serving great moments. Our vision is to be the best and most trusted food company, empowering and nourishing the lives of those we serve. We measure our success by how well we protect and care for our team, our consumers, our animals, and our environment, while delivering operational excellence and exceptional value to our customers.

Essential Job Functions:

• Efficiently move designated trailers as directed by the supervisor, utilizing EV/diesel equipment to transport trailers filled with live chickens from the holding area to the processing area.
• Position empty trailers near the offal waste drain for storage drainage. Once full, remove and replace with an empty trailer.
• Monitor offal waste trailers to maintain desired weight capacities and label full trailers to support FIFO process with Baker trailers.
• Take offal waste trailers to truck scale to verify that trailers are within weight capacities and assist support group with adjusting weights when necessary.
• Refuel diesel for refrigerated trailers.
• Relocate trailers from dock doors to the yard and ensure they are properly sealed.
• Conduct daily inventory of trailers in the yard and their contents.
• Responsible for evaluating chicken inventory and for communicating with supervision once minimum or maximum levels are reached.
• Log and report trailer inventory along with reporting total processed trailers to management on an as-needed basis.
• Perform daily inspections of equipment and complete the necessary paperwork.
• Report any observations related to equipment damage or animal welfare concerns to management in a timely manner.
• Adjust trailer A/C units to the required temperatures.
• Maintain legible handwriting in English.
• Communicate effectively on the radio in English.
• Conduct daily shrink evaluations by transporting designated empty cage trailers onto scale and obtain weights without birds.
• Assist with maintaining yard area (air chill side) organized by arranging trailers and communicating issues to supervision.

Requirements:

• Ability to work with minimal supervision.
• Proficiency in operating diesel/EV yard goat tractors safely. Plug in EV goat when needed.
• Capability to obtain a valid CDL.
• Willingness to work in hot, dusty environments.
• Ability to alternate between sitting, standing, and walking for 8+ hours, with repetitive foot and hand motions, bending, and forceful pulling required.

Additional Functions:

• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Maintain a clean work environment.
• Complete training on Animal Welfare (provided).

Foster Farms ACTION Guiding Principles

• Accountability: Deliver on commitments.
• Collaboration: Achieve more by working as a team.
• Truth-Seeking: Be open-minded and act with humility.
• Initiative: Be proactive and lead with a growth mindset.
• Ownership: Take responsibility for results.
• Nimble: Operate with speed and agility.

Why Join Foster Farms?

This is a high-impact opportunity to shape the future of the ready-to-eat business at a leading food company, directly supporting our mission, vision, and values. You will play a critical role in delivering safe, high-quality food and great moments for millions of families.

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