Prestage
Local Live Haul Driver
Prestage, West Point, Mississippi, United States, 39773
Prestage Farms is currently seeking a Local Live Haul Driver to join our team. As a Local Live Haul Driver, you will be responsible for transporting live animals from farms to processing plants in a safe and timely manner.Responsibilities
Operate a commercial motor vehicle (CMV) to transport live animalsEnsure the humane and safe handling of animals during transportationAdhere to all applicable laws, regulations, and company policiesPerform pre-trip and post-trip inspections of the vehicleMaintain accurate records of transportation activitiesCommunicate and coordinate with farms and processing plants to ensure timely pickups and deliveriesRequirements
Valid Class A CDLAt least 21 years oldClean driving record with no more than 2 moving violations in the past 3 yearsMinimum of 1 year of verifiable CDL driving experienceAbility to handle and restrain animalsExcellent communication and organizational skillsAbility to work independently and maintain a high level of professionalismRequirementsRequirements:Valid Class A CDLAt least 21 years oldClean driving record with no more than 2 moving violations in the past 3 yearsMinimum of 1 year of verifiable CDL driving experienceAbility to handle and restrain animalsExcellent communication and organizational skillsAbility to work independently and maintain a high level of professionalismBenefitsInsurance coverage will begin on the first day of the month after you have been employed for 60 days. Effective June 1, 2022, premiums will be based on the Health Care Plan that you choose. The cost will be as follows:Weekly Premiums for:Employee Only12.00 CDHP35.00 TraditionalEmployee & Spouse31.00 CDHP90.00 TraditionalEmployee & Child(ren)24.00 CDHP70.00 TraditionalFamily36.00 CDHP105.00 TraditionalYour cost for Group Dental Insurance is currently $ 4.90
per week for single coverage or $ 15.36
per week for family coverage. Both the Health and Dental Insurances are pre-tax. The company pays the balance of the insurance premiums.Your cost for Group Vision Insurance is currently
$1.77
per week for single coverage or
$3.81
per week for family coverage.Life insurance coverage will begin on the first day of the month after you have been employed for 60 days. The amount of the policy is $15,000.00. The company pays 100% of the life insurance policy.Principal in the form of a letter will offer you the opportunity to join the 401K retirement plan on or around your anniversary date. The maximum you can contribute is 50% of your gross salary. The company will match 100% of the first 2% you contribute.The vacation year is defined as your anniversary year. Vacation days are taken after each year(s) anniversary award date with the following schedule:Employment Anniversary Amount of vacationOne and 2 years One weekThree to nine years Two weeksTen or more years Three weeksPrestage Farms MS, Inc. grants seven holidays per year. They are: New Year’s Day, Good Friday, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day, and Christmas Day. You must be employed 60 days to get paid for a holiday. If you are required to work on a holiday after the 60-day probationary period you will receive both the holiday pay and pay for the hours you worked.
Operate a commercial motor vehicle (CMV) to transport live animalsEnsure the humane and safe handling of animals during transportationAdhere to all applicable laws, regulations, and company policiesPerform pre-trip and post-trip inspections of the vehicleMaintain accurate records of transportation activitiesCommunicate and coordinate with farms and processing plants to ensure timely pickups and deliveriesRequirements
Valid Class A CDLAt least 21 years oldClean driving record with no more than 2 moving violations in the past 3 yearsMinimum of 1 year of verifiable CDL driving experienceAbility to handle and restrain animalsExcellent communication and organizational skillsAbility to work independently and maintain a high level of professionalismRequirementsRequirements:Valid Class A CDLAt least 21 years oldClean driving record with no more than 2 moving violations in the past 3 yearsMinimum of 1 year of verifiable CDL driving experienceAbility to handle and restrain animalsExcellent communication and organizational skillsAbility to work independently and maintain a high level of professionalismBenefitsInsurance coverage will begin on the first day of the month after you have been employed for 60 days. Effective June 1, 2022, premiums will be based on the Health Care Plan that you choose. The cost will be as follows:Weekly Premiums for:Employee Only12.00 CDHP35.00 TraditionalEmployee & Spouse31.00 CDHP90.00 TraditionalEmployee & Child(ren)24.00 CDHP70.00 TraditionalFamily36.00 CDHP105.00 TraditionalYour cost for Group Dental Insurance is currently $ 4.90
per week for single coverage or $ 15.36
per week for family coverage. Both the Health and Dental Insurances are pre-tax. The company pays the balance of the insurance premiums.Your cost for Group Vision Insurance is currently
$1.77
per week for single coverage or
$3.81
per week for family coverage.Life insurance coverage will begin on the first day of the month after you have been employed for 60 days. The amount of the policy is $15,000.00. The company pays 100% of the life insurance policy.Principal in the form of a letter will offer you the opportunity to join the 401K retirement plan on or around your anniversary date. The maximum you can contribute is 50% of your gross salary. The company will match 100% of the first 2% you contribute.The vacation year is defined as your anniversary year. Vacation days are taken after each year(s) anniversary award date with the following schedule:Employment Anniversary Amount of vacationOne and 2 years One weekThree to nine years Two weeksTen or more years Three weeksPrestage Farms MS, Inc. grants seven holidays per year. They are: New Year’s Day, Good Friday, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day, and Christmas Day. You must be employed 60 days to get paid for a holiday. If you are required to work on a holiday after the 60-day probationary period you will receive both the holiday pay and pay for the hours you worked.