Driver Yard

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