Perdue Foods has a goal of becoming the most trusted name in premium proteins by creating products for consumers and for retail and foodservice customers around the globe while changing the way animals are raised for food. It is part of Perdue Farms, a fourth-generation, family-owned food and agricultural business deeply rooted in tradition yet with a forward-thinking mindset. We believe that success starts with our people, and our culture is built on a foundation of teamwork, integrity, and respect, where every voice matters and everyone is encouraged to contribute to our shared goals. We are dedicated to creating a supportive, inclusive environment where associates feel valued and inspired to make an impact, both within the company and in the communities we serve. From promoting growth and development to prioritizing work-life balance, we’re committed to helping our team members thrive. That's Perdue.

Summary

Support safe, efficient, and accurate live receiving operations by moving, washing, and preparing trucks and trailers for production needs. As a Truck Driver/Washer (Shuttle Driver), you will shuttle trailers to and from the hanging dock, clean equipment using high-pressure hoses, complete required load paperwork, and support live hanging operations when staffing levels require assistance. You will work closely with production supervision to help maintain workflow, documentation accuracy, and operational readiness. This role is ideal for a dependable, safety-minded associate who is comfortable working in a fast-paced production environment and takes pride in supporting the team’s daily success.

Schedule: Monday through Friday, 7:00am-5:00pm

Principal Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Remove all trucks from the hanging dock area.
• Drive the tractor to the area where full trailers are parked, hook up the air lines, crank up the dollies, and pull the trailer into the hanging dock.
• Use a high-pressure hose to wash all coops on one side of the truck, then get back into the truck, turn it around, and wash all coops on the other side.
• Drive the truck to the area where empty trailers are parked.
• Park the trailer, unhook the air lines, lower the dollies, and drive the truck back to pick up another full trailer.
• Complete all paperwork, including lot numbers, trailer numbers, net weights, sex counts, DOAs, hang times, arrival times, head count per coop, and total head count.
• Perform live hanging of toms or hens when staffing levels for live hangers are below minimum levels and directed by the production supervisor.

Minimum Education and Experience

• Strong reading, communication, math, writing, and analytical skills.

Preferred Education and Experience

• High school diploma or equivalent.

Physical Requirements and Environmental Factors

• Work in temperature exposure ranging from less than 32°F to more than 75°F.
• Work around damp conditions, wet, dry, greasy walking and standing surfaces, and metal grating.
• Work around chemical exposure, including chlorinated water at less than 50 ppm, ammonia vapors at more than 5 ppm, carbon fuel fumes, lubricating oils, and hydraulic oils.
• Work in noise exposure of 85-89 dB with light intensity exposure.
• Use required tools and personal protective equipment, including a shovel, hearing protection, vision protection, rubber gloves, rubber rain suit, hard hat, back support, and hair net.
• Walk for 2-4 hours with 10-15 repetitions per minute over distances of more than 100 feet on dry, wet, greasy, rough, or uneven surfaces.
• Stand for 2-4 hours with variable mobility and sit for 2-4 hours with variable up/down position.
• Bend for 2-4 hours with 4-6 repetitions per minute, with a maximum forward angle of less than 45 degrees, backward angle of less than 2 degrees, and side angle of less than 10 degrees.
• Twist for less than 1 hour with 1-3 repetitions per minute and a maximum angle from forward of less than 30 degrees.
• Lift occasionally with 1-3 repetitions per minute, including a maximum weight of 20-50 pounds with 5-8 lift repetitions per minute from floor level to 3-4 feet, while reaching 18-24 inches and walking 6-10 feet.
• Reach for less than 1 hour with 1-3 repetitions per minute, including forward distance of more than 24 inches and side distance of 10-20 degrees.
• Grasp occasionally with 1-3 repetitions per minute, using both hands to grasp equipment handles and containers for 76-100% of the time interval.

Perdue Farms Inc. is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.