Job Description

Commercial Vehicle Operator

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

• Vehicle Operation: Safely operate commercial vehicles, including heavy-duty trucks, flatbeds, lowboys, step-decks, in compliance with all local, state, and federal laws.
• Loading & Unloading: Drive or guide forklifts, onto and off trailers safely.
• Load Securement: Ensure all equipment is properly chained, strapped, bound, and balanced according to Department of Transportation (DOT) and safety guidelines.
• Route Planning & Compliance: Plan efficient routes, and accurately navigate to designated farms.
• Equipment Inspections: Perform mandatory pre-trip and post-trip vehicle inspections (DVIR). Report any mechanical defects, maintenance needs, or safety hazards immediately. Inspect forklifts/loaders, fuel and check oil on equipment.
• Documentation & Logs: Maintain accurate electronic logging device (ELD) records.

Required Qualifications:

• License: Valid Class A Commercial Driver's License (CDL) with a clean driving record.
• Experience: Minimum of 1 year driving experience.
• Technical Skills: Proficiency in operating loaders and CMV. Deep knowledge of DOT cargo securement regulations (chains, binders, and straps).
• Physical Fitness: Ability to lift up to 5075 lbs. frequently, climb onto trailers, and work outdoors in varying weather conditions.
• Compliance: Must pass a DOT physical examination and a mandatory pre-employment drug and alcohol screening.

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 $20.04 ;
• 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

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