Class A CDL Driver

Organizational Unit: Select Genetics
Department: Transportation
Reports To: Transportation Manager
Location: Goldsboro NC
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Position Purpose
This position is responsible for transporting day old poults and egg delivery in a timely and safe manner. This position will mostly involve hauling shavings onto breeder farms.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Select Genetics presents a solid platform to serve customers on a national and international scale by providing quality poults, service, and innovation. Select Genetics is the leading supplier of poults and eggs to growers and companies across the world and has operations in eight US States. The position reports to and is supervised by the Transportation Manager.

Class A CDL Driver responsibilities include but not limited to:

• Maintaining a license to drive vehicles with a Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW) over 26,000 lbs.
• Meeting all requirements of Department of Transportation (DOT) at all times.
• Operating and prioritizing safety rules and standards while driving your assigned vehicle.
• Performing pick-up, unload, and safe transport for day old poults or eggs while handling all Company information with complete confidentiality.
• Maintaining a clean vehicle in order to uphold vital Biosecurity and Animal Welfare standards.
• Ensuring timely transport and delivery while using on a predetermined route.
• Ensuring contents are properly secured in truck or flatbed to prevent damage/injury,
• Following a tight delivery schedule while also resting at appropriate times in accordance with DOT regulations.
• Confirming that the contents of each shipment load match the manifest document and obtaining all applicable signatures to confirm and complete deliveries.
• Notifying managers of any major maintenance or delivery issues encountered to include electronic equipment such as Smart phones, E-log tablets, or mechanical issues.
• Demonstrating the ability to understand map reading and route planning utilizing GPS and other routing systems; Maintaining detailed and accurate driving and delivery logs to include electronic logbooks.
• Adhering to company policies, procedures, and applicable federal and state regulations at all times.
• Obeying all applicable traffic laws and driving in safely according to the weather/road conditions.
• Demonstrating excellent attendance as scheduled.
• Assisting with truck or trailer sanitation/wash bay as needed.
• Performing all duties and projects as assigned by direct supervisor.

Education, Experience, Knowledge and Skills

• Completed High school diploma or GED equivalent preferred.
• Valid commercial driver’s license (CDL) required with proper endorsements.
• Proven experience of 2+ years in commercial truck driving preferred.
• Clean driving record with no moving violations.
• Acceptable MVR check, pre-employment drug test and PSP background check.
• Demonstrated skill and experience at driving, backing up and parking large, heavy vehicles.
• Ability to operate a manual transmission (preferred).
• Ability to remain alert, focused, and demonstrate attention to detail.
• High physical stamina and focus during long driving shifts.
• Comfortable with long-haul transport.
• Ability to qualify for a U.S. Passport and drive international trips (if applicable for hiring location).
• Proficient using GPS and other routing systems.
• Ability to operate or willingness to learn electronic logs.
• Ability or willingness to learn to operate electronic equipment.
• Experienced in Map reading and route planning.
• Disciplined, dependable, and resourceful.
• High level of composure and stress management.
• Excellent use of active listening and customer service skills.
• Experience working with live animals or egg handling preferred.
• Ability to follow all company regulations pertaining to bio security, animal welfare and safety.

Additional required skills and abilities include communication skills including proficiency in reading, writing, speaking, understanding English; the ability to read and interpret company policies and procedures; the ability to communicate and interact productively with all employees and customers; prolonged sitting while driving and operating CMV in both solo and team driving operations;  physical ability to lift up to 70 lbs.; assist with pulling or pushing up to 1000 lbs. when loading or unloading deliveries; and meeting tight deadlines and while managing interruptions due to working with a live product.