At Pilgrim’s, Safety Is A Condition, which means the safety of our team members comes first - always.
Purpose and Scope/General Summary: We are looking for a Feed Mill Utility/Driver at our Pilgrim’s Arcadia, WI Complex. In this role you will be responsible for transporting feed to various locations throughout the complex. Other responsibilities include backing up feed mill labor positions as well as other CDL driving positions throughout the complex in a safe and efficient manner. This will include operating a forklift, skid steer, and other power industrial trucks.
Responsibilities:
- Drives feed delivery with semi tractor to deliver feed to grower barns in an economical fashion averaging approximately 165 miles per day.
- Conducts pre-trip inspections in accordance to divisional guidelines and DOT requirements.
- Load truck in a manner that ensures the quality and integrity of the feed.
- Obtains representative’s sample of feed delivered to each grower.
- Unloads feed into proper bin(s) at grower location ensuring integrity is maintained.
- Communicates written and verbally with associates, maintenance (and growers as necessary) relevant information such as tank levels, conditions, etc.
- Operates and maintains equipment in a safe manner and keeps truck and work areas neat, clean, and orderly.
- Picks up loads of feed from grower barns that is left over at the end of the flock as directed.
- Follows housekeeping schedule for the Feed Mill being responsible for keeping assigned areas clean. Uses blow down techniques using required PPE.
- Is On Call for emergency feed deliveries to cover feed outages to growers which requires carrying a pager approximately 8 times per year during the weekends and Holidays.
- Maintain a positive work atmosphere by acting and communicating in a manner so that you work effectively and cooperatively with customers, clients, coworkers, and the leadership team.
- Learn and backup all mill positions.
- Responsible for additional duties as assigned by supervisor.
What You’ll Need: (pick applicable)
- Must have a valid Class A Driver’s license with up-to-date Medical Card. An acceptable driving record, according to Company Policy 622 is required and must be maintained, (Possession of single, valid operator’s license with appropriate vehicle classification for operators state of residence; no incident in prior 36 months in which the driver was found to be under the influence of alcohol or non-prescription drugs; no incident in prior 36 months of reckless/careless driving; no major driving violations)for Lockout/Tagout safety as well as other company safety programs and policies.
- *Willing to obtain Class A CDL (commitment to work in driving position for 2 years upon completion).
- Working knowledge of driving and traffic rules.
- Ability to climb ladders.
- At least one year driving experience; GVW over 26,000 pounds preferred.
- High School diploma or GED or related experience and/or training.
- Basic math skills required.
- Ability to read and write effectively
Why Work for Pilgrim’s?
- Schedule: Monday and Thursday – 12:00 pm – 10:30 pm. Tuesday and Wednesday – 12:00 pm – 8:30 pm. Friday – 12:00 pm – 4:00 pm
- Benefits: Vision, Medical, and Dental coverage begin after 60 days of employment;
- Paid Time Off: Sick leave, vacation, company observed holidays or, any other statutorily required paid leave;
- 401(k): company match begins after the first year of service and follows the company vesting schedule;
- Base salary range of $27.20/hour plus $1.00/hour shift differential;
- Career Development: Our company is dedicated to supporting professional growth by offering continuous learning opportunities and a focus on career growth through various learning and development programs;
- Better Futures
The Company is dedicated to ensuring a safe and secure environment for our team members and visitors. To assist in achieving that goal, we conduct drug, alcohol, and background checks for all new team members post-offer and prior to the start of employment. The Immigration Reform and Control Act requires that verification of employment eligibility be documented for all new employees by the end of the third day of work.
About us: Pilgrim’s is a leading global food company with more than 62,000 team members worldwide. The company processes, prepares, packages, and delivers fresh, frozen, and value-added food products for customers in more than 100 countries. Pilgrim’s operates protein processing plants and prepared foods facilities in 14 states, Puerto Rico, Mexico, the U.K, the Republic of Ireland and continental Europe.
Our vision: Become the best and most respected company in our industry creating the opportunity of a better future for our team members.
Our core values are: Availability, Determination, Discipline, Humility, Ownership, Simplicity, Sincerity
EOE, including disability/vets
Unsolicited Assistance: Pilgrim's does not accept unsolicited assistance from any recruitment vendors for any of our open jobs. All resumes or candidate profiles submitted by recruitment vendors or headhunters to any employee at Pilgrim's or via the applicant tracking system, in any form without a valid written request and search agreement previously approved by HR, will be solely owned by Pilgrim's. No fees will be paid should the candidate be hired by Pilgrim's because of an unsolicited referral.