POSITION SUMMARY: |
Position is responsible for the safe and efficient operation of trucks and forklifts for the Live Haul Department. |
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIESinclude the following. Other duties may be assigned
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1. | Operates Live Haul trucks in a safe and efficient manner. |
2. | May be required to operate Forklifts at contract grower locations in a safe and efficient manner. |
3. | Performs equipment inspections in accordance with company guidelines and equipment operating instructions. Reports all problems to the Supervisor. |
4. | Performs minor maintenance on equipment as directed. |
5. | Loads trucks as required. |
6. 7. | Tarps trucks according to established guidelines during periods of inclement weather. Assists with monitoring barn conditions, ventilation, and bird conditions during catching and reports problem areas to the 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. |
•Valid Pilgrim’s Forklift license or ability to obtain license within 30 days - Must be able to operate a manual CMV
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