Truck Driver-2nd Shift

Sanderson Farms
Texas
Workplace: OnsiteFull timeFunction: Transportation & Fleet OperationsExperience: 1+ yearsSkills: ["Safe driving practices","Self-motivation","Sound work ethic","Attention to compliance","Documentation"]

Drive a commercial motor vehicle safely to transport live poultry or poultry feed between growers and the processing facility. You’ll follow DOT and company safety rules, complete and document pre-trip inspections, secure loads, maintain accurate trip/equipment/time records, and report maintenance issues. The role includes loading/unloading support as needed and keeping the truck clean, while working night shifts, weekends, and long hours in outdoor conditions.

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Sanderson Farms
Sanderson Farms
6 hours ago

Truck Driver-2nd Shift

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Job Summary

Drive a commercial motor vehicle safely to transport live poultry or poultry feed between growers and the processing facility. You’ll follow DOT and company safety rules, complete and document pre-trip inspections, secure loads, maintain accurate trip/equipment/time records, and report maintenance issues. The role includes loading/unloading support as needed and keeping the truck clean, while working night shifts, weekends, and long hours in outdoor conditions.
Location: Texas
Workplace: Onsite
Employment Type: Full time
Job Function: Transportation & Fleet Operations
Seniority: Entry level

Key Responsibilities

  • •Comply with DOT regulations and all company, local, state, and federal policies and laws.
  • •Perform and document pre-trip inspections of vehicle components.
  • •Transport live poultry or poultry feed safely, ensuring secure loads before movement.
  • •Maintain proper documentation for equipment, time, trips, and weight.
  • •Assist with loading/unloading and report truck/equipment maintenance issues to the supervisor.

Key Requirements

  • •Minimum 21 years of age.
  • •Valid Class A CDL with 1 year verifiable satisfactory driving record.
  • •Knowledge of Department of Transportation (DOT) requirements and state/federal laws.
  • •Ability to read and write legibly, and work unsupervised with self-motivation.
  • •Ability to follow safety policies, including wearing assigned PPE.
Experience:1+ years
Skills:Safe driving practicesSelf-motivationSound work ethicAttention to complianceDocumentation
Licenses:Class A CDL
Certifications:Class A CDL

Company Brief

Sanderson Farms
Produces and processes poultry products, including fresh and frozen chicken, for retail, foodservice, and industrial customers. One of the largest vertically integrated poultry companies in the United States, with operations spanning hatcheries, feed mills, processing, and distribution.
Industry: Food Production
Company Size: Enterprise (1,001+ employees)
Revenue: USD 1B+
Growth: Established Company
Funding: Private Equity Backed
Headquarters: Laurel, United States
Founded: 1947
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