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SalaryPerdue Foods is part of Perdue Farms, a family-owned company heading into its second century of growth and innovation. With a goal of becoming the most trusted name in premium proteins, we create products for consumers and for retail and foodservice customers around the globe, while changing the way animals are raised for food.
Summary
The purpose of this position is to move all trailers from the staging area or wash pad to the loading dock to be loaded and then move trailers back to the staging area or wash pad.
Principal and Essential Duties & Responsibilities
Operates jockey truck transferring trailers to and from the staging and wash area using proper driving, safety and parking techniques. The task requires maneuvering in and out of the vehicle.
Check fuel, oil, brakes, lights, horn, and tires before operating the jockey truck and report any discrepancies to the Supervisor and/or Maintenance.
Utilize a 160-210 lb pressue water hose to wash out the trailers to meet USDA adn QA standards of use.
Ensure each trailer is pre-cooled before moving for shipping of product.
Visually and manually check that trailer is properly hooked to jockey before moving.
Adhere to all safety requirements, including PPE, preventing and reporting unsafe acts and conditions, Lockout-Tagout procedure and Process Safety Management related matters.
Minimum Education
Strong reading, writing and math skills and a High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
Experience Requirements
Prior Jockey Truck experience
Experience Preferred
Environmental Factors and Physical Requirements
Wear protective equipment as required by Perdue; exposed to plant and seasonal weather and temperature conditions; exposed to noise level of 85- 95db. Exposed to chlorinated water vapor 20ppm; must have mobility to travel through out all parts of the plant with constant climbing, bending, twisting and heavy lifting. , 1 hour in a single interval with 1 to 3 repetitions per minute. Exposed to Carbon Dioxide vapors (10 ppm), carbon fuel fumes, lubricating oil and hydraulic oil. Use of Mechanic hand tools. Must be able to operate a truck/tractor. Occasional upright variable position. 4 to 8 hours of variable sitting. Bending at a maximum 90 to 120 degrees forward angle. < 30 degrees maximum twisting angle forward. Maximum weight lifted is 10 to 20 lb. Floor level starting position height of lift. The final position height of lift is 5 to 6 ft. The extension reach during lift is 0 to 6 inches. Bending over body position during lift. Occasional grasping equipment hand tools with both hands. Occasional reaching at a forward distance of 6 to 12”, and a side distance of <10 degrees.
Perdue Farms, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.
