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Transport Driver
OTR Experience Preferred
Full time position with benefits!
$23.45/hr; OT eligible
Objective:
To deliver product from the processing plant to branches, stores and customer locations.
Description:
The transport driver hauls a load of product from the plant to branches, stores or customer locations. After arriving, the transport driver unloads the pallets of product (max 2500 lbs) using a pallet jack and places it in the cooler. Some locations may not have a dock system, thus requiring the load to be unloaded by hand, stacking cases onto a two-wheel cart and wheeled into the cooler. On occasion the transport driver will be required to use a hook, to drag stacks of milk from trailer on to another trailer. Some customers’ product is loaded on pallet carts, (max 800 lbs). The transport driver will be required to roll the pally carts off the trailer and into the customers cooler. Some other locations are called “drop trailer”, because these trailers are unhooked and the empty trailer in the lot is hooked up and transported back to the processing plant. All empty pallets, pallet carts and empty milk cases from all locations are loaded back onto the trailer and returned to the processing plant. The transport driver is responsible for delivering required paperwork and inter-company mail and returning it back to the processing plant.
- Schedules may vary so a flexible schedule is required.
- Applicants must have the ability to work Saturday hours, some holidays and OT.
- Five-day work week. Typical start time is 3am-5am. Days off vary per route.
- Most routes have 1-2 overnights per week.
Ergonomic Risk Factors:
- Awkward posture/bending, twisting, pushing, pulling.
- Static posture.
- Force.
- Contact stress.
- Reaching.
- Lifting cases of product.
- Exposure to hot and cold temperatures.
- Slippery floors.
Proper Material Handling Requirements:
- When stacking up or down cases two hands should be used, to balance the weight on the body.
- Slip resistant footwear is required, to get the best possible traction.
- When lifting product never twist at the waist (move your feet and rotate entire body instead), since it causes excess stress on the back.
- When pushing stacks of milk, employee should not twist at the waist since it causes excess stress on the back.
- Always lift with legs, not the back.
- When moving product with a two wheel cart always push it, since pulling stresses upper body joints.
Other duties as assigned by the supervisor will be required.
About the Company:
Prairie Farms
Families Many of us are proud to have multi-generation dairy farms. This means our farms were established and maintained by our parents, grandparents, even great grandparents. Often times, you can visit our farms to find no less than two or three generations pitching in, whether it’s actively milking cows, running equipment such as tractors and feed-mixers, caring for the new calves born on the farm or keeping the crew fed with homemade meals. Communities We are the farmers in your neighborhood, supplying the fresh milk to grocery stores that we, too, shop at. Our communities are important to us, with many of us serving on local school, church or municipality boards and committees. And because this is our home too, we care deeply about the land and water resources, and are dedicated to preserving our natural resources to our best extent. Cow Care We hold ourselves to the highest standards of animal care. Our animals receive specialized diets of forage and grains, often times customized by animal nutritionists. Often times, our cows eat before we do and follow healthier diets than most! When not milking, our cows can be found relaxing in a barn with fresh bedding or in the pasture with access to plenty of clean water and food. Excellent cow care is an expectation. The Prairie Farms Cow Care Program details guidelines that our farmers follow for every calf and cow on their farm. We set the highest standards for care of our cows when it comes to health, facilities and housing, nutrition, equipment and milking procedures. Our farms are evaluated at least once every three years and provided feedback on how they're doing by veterinarians, extension educators, university personnel and our field staff members. The evaluation provides our farmers with the information they need to develop action plans for continuous improvement. The integrity of the program is ensured through third-party verification, which is completed by outside experts. Food Safety As dairy farmers, we must adhere to strict food safety regulations and maintain clean, safe facilities. Equipment is washed and sanitized to meet and exceed safety standards after each milking. Our dedication to happy cows means we will work closely with our veterinarian to use medical intervention when absolutely necessary to improve the health and life of the animal. Should we need to use medical invention, we must follow strict withdraw periods to ensure all antibiotics are out of the cows system prior to using her milk. Our milk is always tested prior to leaving the farm to ensure a quality, safe product ends up in your home. Since 2008, Prairie Farms has adhered to a no-added hormones policy. Technology Just like your favorite device, on-farm technology is constantly changing and evolving. By using technology on our farms, we are able to work more efficiently, safely, and most importantly, keep our cows at a maximum comfort level. Some farmers may use robots to milk, allowing cows to be milked whenever they are ready. Other farmers may track their animal’s activity and health levels with the use of fitness trackers. Every farm is a little bit different, but we all are working to achieve the same goals: quality milk and happy cows. Thank You We know you have many options in the grocery store and you are seeking the best, affordable options for your family. We, the dairy farmers of Prairie Farms, would like to thank you for choosing us, and want to ensure you we are committed to producing some of the healthiest and safest milk in the world.
Company Size:
500 to 999 employees
Industry:
Other/Not Classified
Founded:
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Website:
https://www.prairiefarms.com/
Salary : $23 - $0