Livestock Transport Driver (47351)

Sandy Pine is a multigenerational, family-owned farming operation based in Nebraska. We provide the most elite swine genetics available within the industry, across the United States and abroad. Because of our size, the extreme isolation of our facilities, our long history of healthy animals, and our unmatched reputation, we are in a class of our own. Our commitment to excellence in swine genetics is centered on improving the people, pigs, and producers we work with to provide the highest quality breeding stock in the industry.

Job Summary:

The position is responsible for the safe and efficient transfer and delivery of livestock (pigs) through the use of a truck and trailer by loading and unloading at company facilities and finishing barns.

Job Description:

• Operate a truck/trailer combination to transport livestock.
• Verify livestock count, weight and help with loading and unloading of animals.
• Transfer livestock between company facilities and finishing barns based on animal movement requirements.
• Conduct pre-trip inspections on truck and trailer to ensure safe transport of animals, including post-trip inspections.
• Ensure all paperwork and documentation is accurate and resolve any discrepancies.
• Maintain proper communication with dispatch to ensure no problems are encountered with pick-up and drop-off of livestock.
• Follow all safety, regulatory and road law requirements with truck, trailer and livestock movement.
• Adhere to Transport Quality Assurance (TQA) program requirements for the handling and transport of pigs, including the potential impacts those actions have on the animals well-being and pork quality.
• Perform regular preventive maintenance on truck and trailer to ensure cleanliness, including power wash and disinfectant.
• Responsible for following biosecurity standards and herd health policies, which includes mandatory showering and changing into farm clothes prior to entering the farm, having no contact with other swine, and adhering to down-time requirements as established by PIC (Pig Improvement Company).
• Perform other maintenance duties as determined by manager.