Livestock Driver
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Position Summary: Responsible for safe transportation and timely delivery of pigs.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
- Safely connects truck/trailer and delivers pigs to and from specified locations.
- Loads pigs onto trailer and unloads pigs at scheduled location with care and concern for the welfare and quality of the animal.
- Properly uses PPE in compliance with job and site protocols.
- Manages maintenance, service and inspection of truck and trailer.
- Prioritizes workload in efficient manner.
- Performs detailed pre/post trip and reports of deficiencies to maintenance and transportation manager.
- Maintains a safe, secure, and bio-secure location to store supplies inside their vehicle such as shoe covers, coveralls, and other items.
- Documents and maintain accurate mileage sheets, pre-trip inspection, logbooks when applicable, and other paperwork as needed.
- Records head count and weight using our software for record keeping.
- Checks routinely and maintains trailer brakes, battery and breakaway device.
- Adjusts trailers to environmental conditions and can include paneling of trailers or adding chains to tires.
- Fuels and prepares truck and trailer before heading out to load.
- Maintains TQA+ certification and DOT requirements.
- Completes safety training timely.
- Follows all Animal Welfare policies and practices and informs management of any violations by staff.
- Follows bio-security measures according to Bio-Security Policy, including visitor access, sanitation, and disease prevention measures.
- Follows all safety rules and practices and ensures others do the same.
- Supports, promotes, and adheres to policies, procedures, and values of Passel Farms and industry standards.
- Regular, punctual and consistent attendance is essential for this position.
- Other duties as may be assigned to fulfill responsibilities of this position and support team goals.