Feed Mill Driver - Afternoons

### Description *Position at Pilgrim's* **About Pilgrim’s** Pilgrim’s is a leading global provider of high-quality food products, including well-recognized brands and value-added premium products. As one of the world’s largest poultry producers, Pilgrim’s has provided wholesome, quality products to customers and consumers for more than seven decades. It’s our passion for excellence that continues to drive us to be the best, and we seek opportunities to diversify and grow. **Pilgrim’s Arcadia Location** While Pilgrim’s is a global company, we offer a hometown feel within our complex located in Arcadia, WI. Pilgrim’s works with 150 local growers. We employ approximately 500 team members at our complex. We give you the tools you need to discover your perfect career match, and the freedom and support to take your career to the next level. It is our goal to be your employer of choice and provide you with the opportunity for a better future! Pilgrim’s wants **YOU** to join our Team as a **FEED MILL DRIVER**! This position starts at **$27.20/hour** plus **$1.00/hour** Shift Differential. Benefits include: - 80 hours of Vacation, after 60 days of employment - Benefits at 60 days of employment, 401K contributions on day 1 of employment70% off quality Pilgrim’s poultry products - Training provided with a trainer/mentor - Advancement opportunities - Better Futures Program –2 Year Community College tuition paid for you or your dependents! - Opportunity to grow your career through our Supervisor Development Program or Management Trainee Program At Pilgrim’s, Safety Is A Condition, which means the safety of our team members comes first - always. **POSITION SUMMARY:** The Feed Driver is responsible for transporting feed to various locations throughout the complex. **** **ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES** include the following. Other duties may be assigned **** - Drives feed delivery with semi-tractor to deliver feed to grower barns in an economical fashion averaging approximately 165 miles per day. - Conducts pre-trip inspections in accordance to divisional guidelines and DOT requirements. - Loads truck in a manner that ensures the quality and integrity of the feed. - Obtains representative’s sample of feed delivered to each grower. - Unloads feed into proper bin(s) at grower location ensuring integrity is maintained. - Communicates written and verbally with associates, maintenance (as growers as necessary) relevant information such as tank levels, conditions, etc. - Operates and maintains equipment in a safe manner and keeps truck and work areas neat, clean, and orderly. - Picks up loads of feed from grower barns that is left over at the end of the flock as directed. - Cleans Pellet Mill Particle Separators (Pollution Control Device) on a weekly basis. - Follows housekeeping schedule for the Feed Mill being responsible for keeping assigned areas clean. Uses blow down techniques using required PPE. - Maintain a positive work atmosphere by acting and communicating in a manner so that you work effectively and cooperatively with customers, clients, coworkers, and the leadership team. - Responsible for additional duties as assigned by supervisor. **** **EXPECTATIONS – all Team Members** - Observe & enforce all company personnel, quality, safety, and food safety policies. - Maintains a positive work atmosphere by acting and communicating in a manner so that you work effectively and cooperatively with customers, clients, coworkers, and leadership teams. - Participates in process improvement and problem solving utilizing continuous improvement and rational thinking methodologies - Recognizes and acts on incidents and safety risks. Consistently practices, and enforces safe work habits and drives those habits throughout the organization **** **KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, and ABILITIES** - Valid Class A CDL with acceptable driving record per Company Policy required. - Working knowledge of driving and traffic rules. - Ability to climb 25 feet high struct…