What are the responsibilities and job description for the GP Egg pickup Driver position at Aviagen?
Job Description Summary:
Aviagen is currently looking for highly experienced professional drivers for a poultry farm driver position. This driver's primary responsibility will be picking up and delivering eggs from poultry farms around North Alabama and Southern Tennessee, delivering back to our location in Elkmont, AL, safely and securely, accountable for compliance with Department of Transportation (DOT) safety rules and regulations; and all company policies; and local, state, and federal policies, laws, and regulations.
Job Description:
- Responsible for picking up eggs and replenishing poultry farms with egg supplies
- Mostly secondary roads
- Comply with all Department of Transportation regulations
- Perform and document pre-trip inspection (i.e. tires, oil, fuel, lights, brakes, hoses, etc.)
- Ensure secure load before movement
- Maintain proper documentation (i.e. equipment, time, trips, weight, etc.)
- Clean and wash 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
- All other duties as assigned
Job Qualifications:
- Valid Class 'A' CDL with 1 year verifiable satisfactory driving record
- Knowledge of Department of Transportation, State and Federal Laws
- Ability to read and write legibly
- Ability to work unsupervised and self-motivate
- Sound work ethic, honesty and moral character
- High School Diploma or equivalent
- Basic math functions and skills
- Follow Department of Transportation, State and Federal laws, and company safety policies and programs
- Work in outside environment (including inclement weather) on a daily basis
- Sit and drive for up to 10 hours, and climb in and out of truck cab throughout shift
- Lift up to 75 lbs
- Work around raw, live animal odors
- Work in noisy environment (>85 decibels) and moving equipment
- Work nights, weekends, holidays and long shifts
Benefits: Aviagen USA provides a comprehensive benefits package designed to support the healthcare and financial well-being of our employees. Aviagen offers medical, dental, vision, life, AD&D, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Teladoc, Short-Term Disability, and Long-Term Disability coverage, subject to the terms and conditions of Plan documents. Additionally, you will be eligible for company-observed paid Holidays and Paid Time Off (PTO) at a rate of 14 days per year, prorated based on your hire date.
We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
