FEED MILL DRIVER| JBS Live Pork-Midwest Region| Oakville, IA

Driving Oakville, Iowa


Description

Position at JBS USA

PAY RANGE: $24-28/HR (DOE) , OT eligibility after 40hrs
Nature of Position:
Successfully carry out and understand all Standard Operating Procedures under in-direct supervision.
 
Essential Job Functions:
                (order of essential job functions does not indicate ranking of importance)
 
  • Works under the direction of the Feed Scheduling Dispatcher.
  • Approximately 45-55 hours per week will involve delivering feed to our company sow operations and Finishing Sites.
  • Represent the company in a professional manner at gas stations and over the road. 
  • Works in a safe manner in all operations around the feed mill and while driving a semi-tractor.
  • Understand the process of driving, loading, and unloading feed including flushing and sequencing. 
  • Reinforces completion of all bio-security measures at the feed mill and at animal production facilities.
  • Promotes Safety in all operations of Feed and Grain.
  • Makes sure that feed trucks are washed and disinfected in accordance with company procedures.
  • Follow all company policies relative to the department.
  • Cooperates with other employees and farm production workers and managers.
  • Demonstrates commitment to the job and all assigned responsibilities.
  • Must be able to understand and follow all DOT regulations, this includes filling out log reports, vehicle inspection reports, unloading sequence sheets, trip sheets and driver truck sheets.
  • All Other Duties as Assigned.
 
Success Factors:
  • Willingness to listen and learn.
  • Ability to be a team player.
  • Able to work in a physically demanding environment.
  • Able to work weekends and holidays as required.
  • Display honesty, trustworthiness, and dependability always.
  • Show pride in work well done.
  • Be respectful of others.
  • Maintain strong work ethic.
  • Show initiative to seek other work upon completion of a task.
 
 
 
Job Qualifications:
  • A valid driver’s license is required (must maintain a safe driving record).
  • Must have a valid Class “A or B” driver’s license and be insurable on the company program.  
  • Must have a good driving record.
  • Needs to have a good sense of direction, in order to understand written and/or spoken instructions required for delivery.
  • Must be able to work in adverse outside conditions when temperatures may range from above 100 degrees to 0 degrees and below, for the entire workday.
  • Must be able to drive under adverse road conditions in order to complete all deliveries.
  • Ability to scale several types of ladders, such as bin ladders, and truck ladders.
  • Be able to lift 55 lbs. repeatedly.
  • Be dependable, self-motivating, and willing to work.
  • Must be able to pass random DOT drug and alcohol screenings and tests.
  • Be in relatively good physical and mental condition.
  • Able to maintain balance on all types of surfaces including slippery surfaces.
  • Able to retain written and spoken instructions.
  • Willing to work long flexible hours, if necessary, to meet the expectations of the job.
 
Working Conditions:
  • During summer months outside temperatures can be over 100 degrees for the entire workday.
  • During winter months outside temperatures can be below zero degrees for the entire workday.
  • During and after heavy rains facilities and roads can be extremely muddy, snow covered, icy and difficult to maneuver on.
  • During some job duties the noise level can become very loud (earplugs are provided).
  • Normal duties will expose the individual to odors, dusts, and gases that may be uncomfortable or hazardous, if proper procedures are not followed.
  • May possibly be exposed to procedures that cause contact with hazardous materials.
The applicant who fills this position will be eligible for the following compensation and benefits: 
  • Benefits: Vision, Medical, and Dental coverage begin after 60 days of employment;
  • Paid Time Off:  vacation, and 6 company observed holidays;
  • 401(k): company match begins after the first year of service and follows the company vesting schedule;
  • Better Futures Program – Online Classes or select 2 Year Community College tuition paid for you or your dependents! 
  • Supervisor Development Program: Opportunity to grow your career through leadership training. 
EOE, including disability/vets