Joe Jurgielewicz & Son, LTD. has Hatchery Utility CDL Driver positions available for career-minded, independent, and reliable team members. You'll the main objective of this role is to transport and deliver ducklings to both our contract farms and company-owned farms as well transporting eggs to company hatcheries in CDL A, B and non-CDL vehicles as well as perform essential job functions within the Hatchery. . Join for great benefits, on-the-job training, and family owned.
Description
The main objective of this role is to transport and deliver ducklings to both our contract farms and company-owned farms as well transporting eggs to company hatcheries in CDL A, B and non-CDL vehicles as well as perform essential job functions within the Hatchery.
Essential Job Functions
The essential duties and responsibilities for this position include, but are not limited to, the following:
Safely operate trucks while transporting goods and live birds ensuring safety and compliance with all regulations
Efficiently load and unload ducklings or eggs ensuring their safety and timely delivery to farms and the hatchery while maintaining the correct temperature
Assist the team in all regular Hatchery functions, egg handling/processing, egg sets, egg transfers, duckling processing and general cleanup/ sanitation in compliance with company standards
Ensure incubators and hatchers are operating correctly (temperature, humidity, fans, etc.), report any issues immediately
Maintain and service vehicles as needed (fuel, oil checks, tire pressure, repairs, etc.)
Responsible for daily yard checks of equipment for proper conditions, fuel levels and temperatures
Responsible for unloading empty duckling boxes and washing of trailer after every delivery interior and exterior
Responsible for completing daily pre-and-post-trip logs when operating vehicle
Ensure all paperwork is filled out in a clean, legible, accurate format and properly completed with all required information
Follow all biosecurity and Animal Welfare Policies
Maintain safe and healthy work environment by following standards and procedures, complying with legal codes and regulations
Report any animal welfare & Food Safety related issues to management immediately
Report any damages to company vehicles, equipment, and property to hatchery manager
Comply with all company policies and procedures
Complete additional duties as assigned
Minimum Required Qualifications
The minimum required qualifications for this position include, but are not limited to, the following:
Valid Class A driver?s license required
Clean driving record with no legal or safety incidents on record required
Required to comply with all applicable DOT Driver regulations, including passing DOT background check, drug screen and medical examination
Advanced knowledge operating manual and automatic trucks
Certified to operate a forklift
Ability and willingness to properly wear required PPE, including but not limited to: Safety glasses, gloves, steel toe or safety footwear, hearing protection and respiratory protection (as required)
Alert, focused, and detail oriented
Outstanding communication skills
Ability to independently make decisions with minimum supervision
Ability to multitask and effectively prioritize workload
Strong teamwork skills with a willingness to assist others
Ability to comply with all company policies and procedures
Physical Demands
The physical requirements/environmental factors for this position include, but are not limited to, the following:
Must be able to pass a DOT physical and drug screen
Ability to exit equipment by stepping, climbing, kneeling
Must be able to crouch and squat for pre and post trip inspections
Must be able to sit and drive truck frequently and for long periods
Ability to lift up to 50 pounds without assistance and 80 pounds with assistance
Must be able to bend, stretch, push, pull and move as needed
Must be able to use hands for simple/firm grasping
Potential exposure to odors, fumes, airborne particles, hazardous chemicals, and ammonia
DISCLAIMER
This is not necessarily an all-inclusive list of job-related responsibilities, duties, skills, efforts, requirements or working conditions. While this is intended to be an accurate reflection of the current job, management reserves the right to revise the job or to require that other or different tasks be performed as assigned
All job requirements are subject to possible revision to reflect changes in the position requirements or to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities. Some requirements may exclude individuals who pose a threat or risk to the health and safety of themselves or other employees. This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to which will be required in this position. Employees will be required to follow other job-related duties as requested by their supervisor/manager (within guidelines and compliance with Federal and State Laws). Continued employment remains on an
at-will
basis
I have read this job description (or had it read to me) and I fully understand all of my job duties and responsibilities as set forth herein. I am able to perform the duties and responsibilities as outlined, with or without reasonable accommodation. I understand that my job duties and responsibilities may change on a temporary or regular basis according to the needs of my location or department and if so, I will be required to perform such additional duties and responsibilities. If I have any questions about job duties not specified on this description that I am asked to perform, I should discuss them with my immediate supervisor or a member of the HR staff
Shift:Day; 5am-finish (rotating weekends 5am-12pm)
Benefits:
Medical
Dental
Vision
Tuition Reimbursement
401k Match
Employee Assistance Program
Employee Discount
Company Paid:
Life Insurance
Short Term Disability Insurance
Holidays
Offered compensation: $17/hr - $20/hr Experience and License Requirements