Feed Delivery Driver

Job Description Summary:

Aviagen is currently looking for highly experienced Drivers. The drivers primarily responsibility will be to ensure exercising safe driving practices ensuring their safety and the safety of the public, responsible for operating commercial motor vehicle transporting in a safe and secure manner, responsible for compliance with Department of Transportation (DOT) safety rules and regulations; and all company policies; and local, state and federal policies, laws and regulations.

• Perform and document pre-trip inspection (i.e., tires, oil, fuel, lights, brakes, hoses, etc.)
• Assist with loading and unloading the trailer as necessary
• Ensure secure load before movement
• Maintain proper documentation (i.e. equipment, time, trips, weight, etc.)
• Clean and wash truck as necessary
• Report truck and equipment maintenance issues to supervisor
• Comply with all DOT safety rules and regulations, all company policies, and local, state, and federal policies, laws, and regulations
• To operate a semi-tractor and feed tanker trailer combination
• To understand and adhere to all Federal, State, and local laws and requirements
• To maintain Bio-security and ISO standards 
• To maintain and complete all reports and inspections
•  May perform other duties as deemed necessary by supervisor
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Job Qualifications:

• 3 plus years of Driving Experience required
• Minimum 21 years of age
• Valid Class 'A' CDL with 1 year verifiable satisfactory driving record
• Knowledge of Department of Transportation, State and Federal Laws
• Ability to read and write legibly
• Ability to work unsupervised and self-motivate
• Sound work ethic, honesty and moral character
• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Previous live poultry tractor trailer driving experience
• Basic math functions and skills

Work in an outdoor environment (including inclement weather) on a daily basis

• Sit and drive for up to 10 hours, and climb in and out of truck cab throughout shift

Work around raw, live animal odors

• Work in noisy environment (>85 decibels) and moving equipment
• CDL License, Class A with at least 3 years of experience 
• High School diploma or equivalent
• Knowledge of business English, punctuation, arithmetic, and spelling.
• Must be a team-oriented worker.
• Ability to perform tasks with accuracy and efficiency.

Benefits: Aviagen USA provides a comprehensive benefits package designed to support the healthcare and financial well-being of our employees. Aviagen offers medical, dental, vision, life, AD&D, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Teladoc, Short-Term Disability, and Long-Term Disability coverage, subject to the terms and conditions of Plan documents. Additionally, you will be eligible for company observed paid Holidays and Paid Time Off (PTO) at a rate of 14 days per year, prorated based on your hire date.

 We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.