Chick Delivery Driver
Cromwell, KY, US, 42340
Perdue Farms is a fourth-generation, family-owned food and agricultural business deeply rooted in tradition yet with a forward-thinking mindset. We believe that success starts with our people, and our culture is built on a foundation of teamwork, integrity, and respect, where every voice matters and everyone is encouraged to contribute to our shared goals. We are dedicated to creating a supportive, inclusive environment where associates feel valued and inspired to make an impact, both within the company and in the communities we serve. From promoting growth and development to prioritizing work-life balance, we’re committed to helping our team members thrive. That's Perdue.
Summary
To safely and comfortably transport and deliver broiler chicks to Perdue Farms’ contract producers.
Principal and Essential Duties & Responsibilities
- Prepare chick transport vehicles to receive up to 115,200 newly hatched chicks.
- Ensure environmental requirements of temperature and air flow are within specs prior to loading.
- Navigate a safe and cost-efficient route to Perdue contract farms, located primarily in Western Kentucky, but could be throughout the southeast region of the US.
- The goal is to get the chicks to the farm as quickly and safely as possible.
- Perform routine, minor maintenance and sanitation of transportation vehicles.
- Monitor, record and report on farm conditions at the time of delivery.
- Maintain FMCSA safe driving requirements, including but not limited to Hours of Service and Driver’s Logs.
Minimum Education
A high school degree required.
Experience Requirements
Class A Commercial Drivers License
Experience Preferred
Two years of commercial driving experience, or completion of Perdue in-company driver’s training program.
Environmental Factors and Physical Requirements
- In a stationary or moving position on a wet or moist, or dry or dusty, or dirty, or greasy floor with metal or plastic grating surface.
- Longest time in a single interval is 4 hours.
- Must have the ability to climb stairs, upon equipment, tractor and trailer, catwalks and work from various ladders.
- Exposure to work in varying seasonal temperatures, with Ambient and dry humidity.
- Noise exposure level of >110 dB.
- Personal protective equipment /devices as required by Perdue.
- Light intensity range of <50 ft to 100 ft. candles.
- Must be able to lift and control weights up to 10 pounds.
- Must be able to bend down and maintain a kneeling position.
- Must be able to work outside in all types of weather conditions.
- Exposure to <50ppm of chlorinated water, >5 PPM of ammonia vapors, caustic detergents, lubricating oils and other chemicals found in a live poultry processing operation.
- Bending, twisting, lifting, reaching, sitting, and grasping varies in repetitions, distance, degrees, angle, weight, height, longest interval of time, objects grasped and body positions depends upon the task being performed and/ or the hand tools being used.
Perdue Farms Inc. is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.