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About Pilgrim’s

Pilgrim’s is a leading global provider of high-quality food products, including well-recognized brands and value-added premium products. As one of the world’s largest poultry producers, Pilgrim’s has provided wholesome, quality products to customers and consumers for more than seven decades. It’s our passion for excellence that continues to drive us to be the best, and we seek opportunities to diversify and grow.

At Pilgrim’s, we give you the tools you need to discover your perfect career match, and the freedom and support to take your career to the next level. It is our goal to be your employer of choice and provide you with the opportunity for a better future!

Pilgrim’s wants YOU to join our Pilgrim’s Family as a Feed Haul DRIVER! We offer an excellent benefits and compensation package.

POSITION SUMMARY:  Position is responsible for the safe and efficient operation of trucks and feed delivery to various farm locations.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned 

1. Operates Feed Haul trucks in a safe and efficient manner.
2. Performs equipment inspections in accordance with company guidelines and equipment operating instructions.  Reports all problems to the Supervisor.
3. Loads truck in a manner that ensures the quality and integrity of the feed.
4. Obtains representative’s sample of feed delivered to each grower.
5. Unloads feed into proper bin(s) at grower location ensuring integrity is maintained.
6. Communicates written and verbally with associates, maintenance (as growers as necessary) relevant information such as tank levels, conditions, etc.
7. Operates and maintains equipment in a safe manner and keeps truck and work areas neat, clean, and orderly.
8. Picks up loads of feed from grower barns that is left over at the end of the flock as directed.
9. Cleans Pellet Mill Particle Separators (Pollution Control Device) on a weekly basis.
10. Follows housekeeping schedule for the Feed Mill being responsible for keeping assigned areas clean. Uses blow down techniques using required PPE.
11. Maintain a positive work atmosphere by acting and communicating in a manner so that you work effectively and cooperatively with customers, clients, coworkers, and the leadership team.
12. Responsible for additional duties as assigned by supervisor.     

EXPECTATIONS – all Team Members

·Observe & enforce all company personnel, quality, safety, and food safety policies.

·Maintains a positive work atmosphere by acting and communicating in a manner so that you work effectively and cooperatively with customers, clients, coworkers, and leadership teams.

·Participates in process improvement and problem solving utilizing continuous improvement and rational thinking methodologies such as Six Sigma. 

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

·Working knowledge of driving and traffic rules. 

·Appropriate skill to drive a truck safely

·Ability to follow both written and verbal directions

·Ability to communicate effectively with others in a manner that maintains harmony with co-workers

·Considerable ability to lift up to 50 pounds.

·Considerable ability to work under dusty adverse conditions.

·Valid Class A Driver’s license and acceptable driving record according to Company Policy 622 required, (Possession of single, valid operator’s license with appropriate vehicle classification for operators state of residence; no incident in prior 36 months in which the driver was found to be under the influence of alcohol or non-prescription drugs; no incident in prior 36 months of reckless/careless driving; no major driving violations), for Lockout/Tag out safety as well as other company safety programs and policies.

• Must be able to operate a Manual CMV
• Must have 12 months of verifiable tractor/trailer experience within the previous 3 years.

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; 
• Base hourly salary rate of $27.80/hour 
• Perfect attendance incentive of $2.00 extra per hour for perfect attendance; 
• 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.