Chick Delivery Driver

Company Overview:

Perdue Farms is a fourth-generation, family-owned food and agricultural business that blends tradition with a forward-thinking mindset. We believe that success starts with our people, and our culture is based on teamwork, integrity, and respect, where every voice matters. We encourage all associates to contribute to our shared goals. We are committed to creating a supportive and inclusive environment where associates feel valued and are inspired to make an impact, both within the company and in the communities we serve. From fostering growth and development to ensuring work-life balance, we prioritize helping our team members thrive. That’s Perdue.

Job Summary:

Perdue Farms is seeking a Chick Transport Driver to safely and comfortably transport and deliver broiler chicks to Perdue Farms’ contract producers. The role involves preparing transport vehicles, ensuring the chicks' environmental requirements, and navigating efficient routes to contract farms, primarily in North and South Carolina, but potentially across the Southeast region of the U.S.

Principal and Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

• Prepare chick transport vehicles to safely carry up to 115,200 newly hatched chicks, ensuring temperature and air flow meet specifications prior to loading.
• Navigate a safe and cost-efficient route to Perdue contract farms, ensuring timely and secure delivery of chicks.
• Perform routine, minor maintenance and sanitation of transport vehicles.
• Monitor, record, and report on farm conditions at the time of delivery.
• Maintain FMCSA safe driving requirements, including Hours of Service and Driver’s Logs.

Minimum Education:

High School Diploma or GED.

Experience Requirements:

• Class A Commercial Driver's License (CDL).
• Basic reading, writing, and math skills.

Experience Preferred:

• Two years of commercial driving experience, or 1+ year with a certificate from an accredited trucking school.

Environmental Factors and Physical Requirements:

This position requires working in various conditions, including wet, dry, dusty, greasy, or dirty floors. You will also experience varying seasonal temperatures, high noise levels (>110 dB), and light intensity ranges from <50 ft to 100 ft candles. The job involves bending, twisting, lifting, reaching, and sitting for extended periods, with lifting requirements up to 10 pounds. You must also be able to climb stairs, work on tractor trailers and catwalks, and kneel as needed.

You will be exposed to chemical elements such as chlorinated water (<50 ppm), ammonia vapors (>5 ppm), caustic detergents, lubricating oils, and other chemicals used in live poultry processing operations. Personal protective equipment (PPE) will be provided as required by Perdue.

Equal Opportunity Employer:

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.