CDL - Shavings Driver

General:

The CDL Shavings drivers are responsible for transporting shavings from plant to grower farm location using over the road trucks.  They perform vehicle inspections before and after trips and ensure products are unloaded from the trailer to customers’ facility. Drivers follow appropriate safety procedures to transport goods and ensure vehicle service needs are reports to appropriate resources. The role reports to Shavings Driver Supervisor with a 5-day (up to 12 hrs./day) weekly schedule not to exceed 60 hrs.  

Specific Duties:

• Safely delivers goods as needed from distribution to customer’s location
• Assists co-workers / customers in loading and unloading, as needed
• May operate different types trucks w/ varying sized trailers
• Adheres to all safety procedures and guidelines
• Reports any concerns with the safe operation of vehicle
• Good communication and interpersonal skills required.
• Performs well in a fast-paced work environment w/ minimal supervision.
• Other duties as assigned by Manager/Supervisor.

Requirements

Skills / Abilities / Characteristics:

• Self-motivated; solid initiative; works independently
• Customer service-oriented; willingness to help others
• Dependable; solid work ethic;
• Safety mindset: consistently operates vehicle & equipment safely

Physical Requirements:

• Drive product trailers up to 10 hrs./ day
• Work safely in hot and/or cold temperatures; primarily out-of-doors
• Stand, walk, bend, kneel, climb, stoop up to 10 hrs./day
• Lift / move up to 50 lbs.;

Benefits

• Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)
• Retirement Plan (401k, IRA)
• Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD&D)
• Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick & Public Holidays)
• Wellness Resources

For more information on our team at Prestage click here: https://www.prestagefarms.com/our-team