Job Information
Perdue Farms Inc - Georgetown Regional Driver in Georgetown, Delaware
This job was posted by https://joblink.delaware.gov : For more information, please see: https://joblink.delaware.gov/jobs/1510770
Summary
Keep our operations moving across the region as a key part of our transportation team. As a Regional Driver, you will operate a tractor-trailer to safely and efficiently pick up and deliver freight between company and customer locations, supporting drop-and-hook and live load/unload operations. You will play a critical role in maintaining reliable delivery schedules while upholding all DOT regulations and company standards. This role is ideal for a safety-focused, dependable professional who takes pride in representing the Perdue Farms brand on the road and is comfortable traveling away from home for extended periods to help keep our supply chain running strong.
Principal Essential Duties & Responsibilities
- Maneuver and deliver/backhaul truckloads of product and materials to plants, customers, and distributors as assigned.
- Observe and maintain all Department of Transportation (DOT) requirements regarding hours of service, logbook, vehicle inspections, load inspections, and securing load.
- To include utilizing electronic logging device (paper logs when needed), on board vehicle tracking system in efficient manner.
- Operate a tractor and trailer in a legal/safe manner consistent with all Federal, State and Local laws, regulations, and Company policies.
- To include the utilization of all on board safety features.
- Complete and submit all Company paperwork to include but not limited to manifest, bill of lading, proof of delivery pay envelopes, overage, shortage, damaged claims, and trip reports.
- As assigned, the physical process of loading and unloading of products may be required.
- Responsible for seal/ security (trailer locked) integrity and the reporting of an accurate /verified case count and condition of product during deliveries.
- Perdue Transportation may require the driver to transport a load that is not in the drivers normal scope, i.e. location, schedule, or customer to meet business needs.