Shag Truck Driver

Shag Truck Driver 3.1 3.1 out of 5 stars West Liberty, IA 52776 $23.31 - $26.31 an hour West Liberty Foods 389 reviews $23.31 - $26.31 an hour Where Your Career Becomes Family About West Liberty Foods Our mission is to be a leading food manufacturer by converting needs, ideas and expertise into value for our members, business partners and consumers. West Liberty Foods manufactures hundreds of meat and poultry products that can be found in well-known grocery stores and top restaurant chains nationwide. Recognized as one of the top protein processors in North America, we have the capacity to produce over 650 million pounds of food products per year across our facilities. We are The Surprisingly Big Company®, and we're right in your backyard. Build your career with West Liberty Foods and be a part of an exciting, collaborative team that becomes family! Opportunity Overview Position Detail Information Job Title Shag Truck Driver Location West Liberty, Iowa Shift 1st Base Hourly Wage Range $23.31 - $26.31 per hour depending on experience Shift Premium None Job Summary The Shag Truck Driver position is responsible for spotting trailers in and out of the shipping dock area for loading and unloading of product. The Shag Truck Driver is also responsible for operating equipment in a safe manner. Key Responsibilities Operate yard truck or semi-tractor trailers to spot trailers as needed into the shipping dock area. Ensure product is safely secured on trailer. Checking vehicles to ensure that mechanical, safety, and emergency equipment is in good working order. Maneuvering trucks into loading or unloading positions, following signals from loading crews and checking that vehicle and loading equipment are properly positioned. Maintain logs of working hours or of vehicle service or repair status following applicable state and federal regulations Reporting vehicle defects, accidents, traffic violations, or damage to the vehicles. Operate equipment in a safe manner. Drive continual improvement in quality, productivity, efficiency and cost. Ensure compliance with all safety regulations. Other duties as assigned.

Requirements:

Job Requirements Certification:

Must have a Class A CDL. Must have an acceptable driving recordS as noted in a motor vehicle report.

Experience:

At least 2 years of experience in a related position is preferred.

Skills:

Must be able to work independently without constant supervision. Must have good customer service skills. Able to communicate effectively with all levels of the organization. Ability to problem solve. Must be able to work with other departments and follow all food safety guidelines and HACCP requirements.

Age:

Must be a minimum of 18 years of age.

Authorization:

Must be authorized to work in the United States; no sponsorships are available.

Education:

High School diploma or equivalent is preferred.

Flexibility:

Must be able to work weekends as needed. Must be able to work in a fast paced environment.

Compliance:

Must practice good personal hygiene. Candidates must successfully pass a post-offer/pre-employment drug test, background screen, physical and E-Verify. Equal Opportunity Employer West Liberty Foods is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. West Liberty Foods is committed to providing all team members with predictable work schedules that accommodate the universal need to spend time away from work to rest, relax, and spend time with family and friends. However, as a food manufacturer, West Liberty Foods is responsible for producing perishable products. To help ensure that our food products meet the quality and safety standards our customers expect, team members may, at times, be asked or expected to work overtime, weekends, or holidays. West Liberty Foods remains committed to its overtime, weekend, and holiday pay policies, and will schedule team members for those hours on a volunteer-first basis, whenever possible.

The following benefits are available:

Medical, Dental, Vision & Prescription Coverage Paid Time Off Life Insurance Short Term Disability Flexible Spending Account and Health Savings Account 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan Employee Assistance Program Educational Assistance Program Discount Benefits Additional Voluntary Benefits To be considered an applicant for this position, you must apply online on our careersite at https://careers.wlfoods.com/.

Shift:

First