SHAVINGS DRIVER

Drives diesel powered tractor trailer combination to transport and deliver wood shavings to turkey farms.

At Butterball, we exist to help people pass love on. As the most recognized name in turkey, the brand represents more than 60 years of cherished memories, providing quality, great tasting products that make meals something to celebrate every day. We proudly believe that life at Butterball means having a team who supports you, having the opportunity to grow personally and professionally, and making an impact on the health of others daily.

Whether you choose to work at one of our five (5) manufacturing facilities in NC, AR, MO, farms in AR, NC, and KS, corporate office in NC, IL, or in the field, we believe we have an opportunity for everyone to succeed. At Butterball, we believe in fostering a culture where every team member is valued, has the opportunity to grow professionally and contribute to our success. Join us in our Purpose and apply for an opportunity today!

Key Responsibilities

*Conducts pre and post trip inspections to determine the trucks condition and ensure that everything is in proper running order

*Delivers shavings to turkey farms daily in a safe and efficient manner

*Backs tractor trailer into turkey farms and loading areas

*Maintains a good driving record

*Assists other workers in the department by helping to load and unload trucks

*Maintains ability to adjust to errors and complaints

*Follows instructions daily

*Maintains updated and legal CDL

*Follows company policies

*Uses and applies common sense to handle certain situations

*Resolves problems which occur on turkey farms when supervision is not available

Minimum Qualifications (Educations & Experience)

*Class A Commercial Driver's License and at least one year experience

*Requires specialized skills that are normally learned through combinations of directly relevant vocational training and job experience.

Essential Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

*Valid North Carolina Class A CDL

*Department of Transportation Certified Medical Certificate

*Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.

*Ability to prepare routine reports and correspondence.

*Ability to operate a tractor-trailer truck in tight places with low visibility

*Ability to make decisions on backing, turning, entering and exiting farms.

Ability to operate trucks on narrow, dimly-lighted roads

Preferred Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

*High School diploma or equivalent preferred

*Bilingual English/Spanish preferred

Physical Demands

While performing the duties of this job, the employee may be regularly required to stand, sit, talk, hear, reach, stoop, kneel, and use hands and fingers to operate a computer, telephone, keyboard, and occasionally lift up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, depth perception, color vision and the ability to adjust focus.

Working Conditions & Travel Requirements

*Ability to work in hot and cold environments

*Must be able to climb steps and trailers frequently

Disclaimer

We embrace equal opportunity employment. Butterball is committed to the fair and impartial treatment of all employees and applicants for employment without regard to gender, age, race, religion, color, national origin, physical or mental disability, military/veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, genetic information, marital status, parental status, pregnancy, or any other status protected by law.

This position is deemed Safety Sensitive for purposes of Butterball's Drug/Alcohol Screening & Testing Policy. Details will be provided to individuals who receive a conditional job offer, or upon request.

The statements herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees and are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of what is required of personnel so classified. Furthermore, they do not imply or establish a contract for employment and are subject to change at the discretion of the employer.