Driver Yard
Want to build a stronger, more sustainable future and cultivate your career? Join Cargill's global team of 160,000 employees who are committed to safe, responsible and sustainable ways to nourish the world. This position is in Cargill’s protein and salt business, where we provide wholesome, high-quality food products to a wide range of customers, from foodservice operators and grocery stores to manufacturers and exporters.
Job Location: Dayton, VA
Job Type: Full Time
Shift(s) Available: 1st
Compensation: 24.05/hr
Benefits Information
- Medical, Dental, Vision, and Prescription Drug Insurance
- Health and Wellness Incentives
- Marathon Health Clinic (Employer sponsored health center)
- Paid Vacation and Holidays
- 401(k) with Cargill matching contributions
- Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)
- Short-Term Disability and Life Insurance
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Tuition Reimbursement & Career Growth Opportunities
- Employee Discounts
Principal Accountabilities
- Live receiving and recording of scheduled birds coming into plant for slaughter
- Registered with state for weighing live poultry
- Adhere to Packers and Stockyard instructions for weighing Live Poultry
- Maintain effective communication with department staff, effectively anticipate slaughter
needs, and adjust slaughter schedule as needed - Assist supervisor in the implementation of EHS procedures within the department
- Monitor for cleanliness of lot, sheds, trailer wash, and trucks
- Fill in for supervisor working other shifts/when needed to cover for absences
- Check loaded trailers to ensure birds are contained humanely (all parts inside cage, fans
on when needed, no live birds on ground) - Report any seen damage to trailers
- Train new employees and assist with other duties as needed
Required Qualifications
- Must be eligible to work in the United States without visa sponsorship
- Must be 18 years or older
- Must have a valid driver's license and be able to pass all driver requirements
- Must be able to communicate in English (read/write/speak) and have good communication, math and
computer skills - Must be able to work in cold, wet, dry, and hot environments
- Must have good backing skills with a tractor trailer
- Demonstrated professional working relationships and has the ability to interact effectively with production
management, QA, USDA, accounting, live side, feed mill and all outside contractors - Good attendance, work performance, work relationships and safety records
- Must be able to work independently
Preferred Qualifications
- Previous production/farm experience
- Previous Cargill experience
- Work history in the past 12 months
Please note that this position does not include relocation reimbursement
Equal Opportunity Employer, including Disability/Vet
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