Founded more than 80 years ago, OK Foods has evolved from a livestock and poultry feed manufacturer to one of the world's largest fully-integrated chicken producers. In November 2011, OK Foods was integrated into Industrias Bachoco located in Celaya, Mexico. Today, the OK Foods family includes more than 4,000 team members who are dedicated to producing consistently high-quality chicken products and nourishing people around the world. Learn more at www.okfoods.com.
Position: Egg Haul Driver
Location: Hermitage, AR
Summary Drives truck to transport eggs to and from specified destinations by performing the following duties.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.
Drives truck to breeder farms.
Maintains truck log, according to state and federal regulations.
Loads and unloads truck.
Inspects truck equipment and supplies such as tires, lights, brakes, gas, oil, and water.
Performs emergency roadside repairs such as changing tires, installing light bulbs, tire chains, and spark plugs.
Responsible for keeping truck and trailer clean.
Turns paperwork into the office in a timely manner.
Must comply with all DOT and State driver training and documentation requirements.
Certificates, Licenses, Registrations
Must have a Class-A CDL Drivers License. Must have no major driving violations and be able to pass a D.O.T. physical and drug test.
12 months verifiable CDL driving experience required.
To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies:
Interpersonal Skills - Listens to others without interrupting; Keeps emotions under control.
Oral Communication - Listens and gets clarification.
Diversity - Shows respect and sensitivity for cultural differences.
Ethics - Treats people with respect; Works with integrity and ethically.
Organizational Support - Follows policies and procedures.
Professionalism - Approaches others in a tactful manner; Reacts well under pressure; Treats others with respect and consideration regardless of their status or position.
Quantity - Meets productivity standards; Completes work in timely manner; Strives to increase productivity.
Safety and Security - Observes safety and security procedures; Reports potentially unsafe conditions ; Uses equipment and materials properly.
Adaptability - Adapts to changes in the work environment.
Attendance/Punctuality - Is consistently at work and on time.
Dependability - Follows instructions, responds to management direction; Takes responsibility for own actions; Commits to long hours of work when necessary to reach goals.; Completes tasks on time or notifies appropriate person with an alternate plan.
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Education and/or Experience
High school diploma or general education degree (GED) and one year related experience and/or training.
Language Skills
Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos. Ability to write simple correspondence. Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to customers, clients, and other employees of the organization.
Mathematical Skills
Ability to calculate hours of service, complete log book pages and calculate and report hours worked.
Reasoning Ability
Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.
Certificates, Licenses, Registrations
Must have a Class-A CDL Drivers License. Must have no major driving violations and be able to pass a D.O.T. physical and drug test.
12 months verifiable CDL driving experience required.
Physical Demands The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to sit and use hands to finger, handle, or feel. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
Work Environment The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is frequently exposed to outside weather conditions. The employee is occasionally exposed to toxic or caustic chemicals. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
An Equal Opportunity Employer to include women, minorities, veterans and persons with disabilities.
OK Foods is an Equal Opportunity Employer to include minorities, women, veterans and persons with disabilities.
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