Job SummaryDrives diesel powered tractor trailer combination to transport and deliver wood shavings to turkey farms.Essential Functions, Duties & Responsibilities· Conducts pre and post trip inspections to determine the trucks condition and ensure that everything is in proper running order· Delivers shavings to turkey farms daily in a safe and efficient manner· Backs tractor trailer into turkey farms and loading areas· Maintains a good driving record· Assists other workers in the department by helping to load and unload trucks· Maintains ability to adjust to errors and complaints· Follows instructions daily· Maintains updated and legal CDL· Follows company policies· Uses and applies common sense to handle certain situations· Resolves problems which occur on turkey farms when supervision is not available· Performs other duties as assignedKnowledge, Skills & Abilities· Valid North Carolina Class A CDL· Department of Transportation Certified Medical Certificate· Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to prepare routine reports and correspondence.· Ability to operate a tractor-trailer truck in tight places with low visibility· Ability to make decisions on backing, turning, entering and exiting farms.· Ability to operate trucks on narrow, dimly-lighted roadsEducation & Experience· Class A Commercial Driver’s License and at least one year experience· Requires specialized skills that are normally learned through combinations of directly relevant vocational training and job experience.Physical DemandsWhile performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; and climb or balance. The employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. The employee may occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.Work EnvironmentThe work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.While performing the duties of this job, the employee occasionally works in outside weather conditions and is occasionally exposed to vibration.The statements herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees and are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of what is required of personnel so classified. Furthermore, they do not imply or establish a contract for employment and are subject to change at the discretion of the employer. Butterball, LLC is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to the fair and impartial treatment of all employees and applicants for employment without regard to gender, age, race, religion, color, national origin, physical or mental disability, military/veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, genetic information, marital status, parental status, pregnancy, or any other status protected by law. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this job
