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Objective: Deliver quality animals in a safe environment that meets expectations of our shareholders and producers. Provide a favorable environment for the livestock being transported with our company.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
MARGINAL FUNCTIONS
POSITION SPECIFICATIONS
Education: 2 year degree or high school education preferred
Experience: 2 years of livestock transportation a plus but not required
WorkEnvironment:
Operation of a semi-tractor trailer combination during all seasons and times of the day.
Loading and unloading animals from within the trailer
Enclosed wash bay area with wet damp conditions
Noise levels that require hearing protection in some areas
PhysicalRequirements:
Standing, walking and ability to be on feet 8 to 10 hours per day
Frequent bending, reaching, squatting and kneeling
Frequent use of one or both hands/arms to grasp or pull
Frequent lifting of objects weighing 3-20 pounds
Occasional bending while pulling and/or lifting objects weighing up to 50 pounds, or requiring up to 50 pounds of force to move
Occasional bending while pulling and/or lifting objects weighing up to 100 pounds or requiring up to 100 pounds of force to move with the assistance of another person as needed
Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing
Ability to attend and participate in meetings of various lengths
AdditionalRequirements:
Must be able to work weekends as needed
Must have reliable transportation to get to work
Objective: Deliver quality animals in a safe environment that meets expectations of our shareholders and producers. Provide a favorable environment for the livestock being transported with our company.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
- Complete a pre-trip check to ensure safety of the vehicle
- Review physical addition of decking in trucks to ensure a safe environment for the animals being transported
- Provide a comfortable environment for livestock, apply adequate bedding while in transport
- Safe operation of pick-up with trailer or semi with trailer
- Follow all industry standards, while loading and unloading livestock
- Comply with Pipestone's biosecurity procedures to ensure a health pig upon delivery
- Compile with DOT standards for log books and adequate logs for billing purposes
- Adjust ventilation as needed to allow maximum comfort for the livestock
MARGINAL FUNCTIONS
- Adhere to all drying procedures set forth by the biosecurity team
- Wash each vehicle entirely after each use to ensure zero disease transfer
- Some over night travel required in order to comply with DOT standards
POSITION SPECIFICATIONS
Education: 2 year degree or high school education preferred
Experience: 2 years of livestock transportation a plus but not required
WorkEnvironment:
Operation of a semi-tractor trailer combination during all seasons and times of the day.
Loading and unloading animals from within the trailer
Enclosed wash bay area with wet damp conditions
Noise levels that require hearing protection in some areas
PhysicalRequirements:
Standing, walking and ability to be on feet 8 to 10 hours per day
Frequent bending, reaching, squatting and kneeling
Frequent use of one or both hands/arms to grasp or pull
Frequent lifting of objects weighing 3-20 pounds
Occasional bending while pulling and/or lifting objects weighing up to 50 pounds, or requiring up to 50 pounds of force to move
Occasional bending while pulling and/or lifting objects weighing up to 100 pounds or requiring up to 100 pounds of force to move with the assistance of another person as needed
Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing
Ability to attend and participate in meetings of various lengths
AdditionalRequirements:
Must be able to work weekends as needed
Must have reliable transportation to get to work
