Egg Truck Driver - Class 5 with Airbrakes
Top Benefits
About the role
Summary
At Atlantic Poultry Incorporated (API) we are committed to feeding our communities through stewardship of the land and animals in our care to inspire the next generation of Atlantic Canadian Farmers. API is a proud supporter of the poultry industry, providing feed, chicks, and fresh eggs year around to our customers throughout Atlantic Canada.
The Driver with Air Brakes is responsible for Driving the egg truck to make deliveries on time while handling eggs with care. This role is also responsible for assisting drivers with striking, helping guide drivers on and off job sites, and helping with loading and unloading. This position involves heavy lifting and farm upkeep duties including cleaning, washing, and sanitizing the barns and equipment. This role involves regular manual labor, including physical tasks and hands-on work as part of daily responsibilities.
Employment Tenure
This is a full-time temporary position with the potential to become permanent based on organizational needs and performance.
Why work for Atlantic Poultry Incorporated (API)?
We can provide a competitive benefits package designed to support the health and overall well-being of our team members which can include medical, dental, Employee Assistant Programs, and Extended Benefits.
Schedule
The work schedule will be assigned weekly and will vary depending on operational needs, averaging 40 hours per week. Weekend and Holiday work will be required depending on operational requirements.
Position Accountabilities
- Deliver healthy day old chicks, and eggs to API customers and provide good communication with customers.
- Ensure loads are secured and equipment is working properly prior to departures.
- Drive egg and other equivalent trucks with Air Brake Endorsement.
- Meet delivery deadlines in a timely manner while following all safety and road rules.
- Ensure all dispatch instructions are followed accurately and report any issues to the Logistics Coordinator/Dispatcher as required.
- Complete pre-trips, paperwork, and logbooks as required.
- Unload all shavings
- Assist with cleaning, washing and sanitizing the barns and equipment
- Interact with customers in a friendly and positive manner.
- Clean truck according to cleaning schedule.
- Assist with cleaning boxes and materials as required.
- Load/Unload chicks and eggs safely and humanely.
- Support and direct driver in backing up trucks onto job sites and difficult areas.
- Assist with truck and equipment maintenance as necessary.
- Protect the organization’s value by keeping all protected and proprietary information confidential.
- Practice bio security protocol.
- Follow animal welfare policies.
- Follow all safety processes and procedures.
- All other duties as assigned.
Working Conditions
The position operates in a farm/barn environment, The work environment is warm and humid and dusty at times with strong odours. Standing for long periods of time, repetitive tasks, and heavy lifting are common.
About Atlantic Poultry Inc.
Atlantic Poultry, Inc. is 100% Atlantic Canadian owned and operated, with operations in NS, NB and NL. API is committed to feeding our communities through stewardship of the land and animals in our care, to inspire the next generation of Atlantic Canadian farmers. We supply broiler chicks, turkey poults and layer chicks throughout Atlantic Canada, and supply and grade table eggs for Nova Scotia. Atlantic Poultry is focusing on doing things the "Farm" way:
- doing the right thing (even when no one is looking) -taking pride in a job well done
- caring strongly for the welfare of our animals; as well as the "Atlantic Canadian" way:
- we are relentless in the pursuit of a better way
- we believe that people matter
- we've been taught that this Land will provide if we treat this Land with respect.
Egg Truck Driver - Class 5 with Airbrakes
Top Benefits
About the role
Summary
At Atlantic Poultry Incorporated (API) we are committed to feeding our communities through stewardship of the land and animals in our care to inspire the next generation of Atlantic Canadian Farmers. API is a proud supporter of the poultry industry, providing feed, chicks, and fresh eggs year around to our customers throughout Atlantic Canada.
The Driver with Air Brakes is responsible for Driving the egg truck to make deliveries on time while handling eggs with care. This role is also responsible for assisting drivers with striking, helping guide drivers on and off job sites, and helping with loading and unloading. This position involves heavy lifting and farm upkeep duties including cleaning, washing, and sanitizing the barns and equipment. This role involves regular manual labor, including physical tasks and hands-on work as part of daily responsibilities.
Employment Tenure
This is a full-time temporary position with the potential to become permanent based on organizational needs and performance.
Why work for Atlantic Poultry Incorporated (API)?
We can provide a competitive benefits package designed to support the health and overall well-being of our team members which can include medical, dental, Employee Assistant Programs, and Extended Benefits.
Schedule
The work schedule will be assigned weekly and will vary depending on operational needs, averaging 40 hours per week. Weekend and Holiday work will be required depending on operational requirements.
Position Accountabilities
- Deliver healthy day old chicks, and eggs to API customers and provide good communication with customers.
- Ensure loads are secured and equipment is working properly prior to departures.
- Drive egg and other equivalent trucks with Air Brake Endorsement.
- Meet delivery deadlines in a timely manner while following all safety and road rules.
- Ensure all dispatch instructions are followed accurately and report any issues to the Logistics Coordinator/Dispatcher as required.
- Complete pre-trips, paperwork, and logbooks as required.
- Unload all shavings
- Assist with cleaning, washing and sanitizing the barns and equipment
- Interact with customers in a friendly and positive manner.
- Clean truck according to cleaning schedule.
- Assist with cleaning boxes and materials as required.
- Load/Unload chicks and eggs safely and humanely.
- Support and direct driver in backing up trucks onto job sites and difficult areas.
- Assist with truck and equipment maintenance as necessary.
- Protect the organization’s value by keeping all protected and proprietary information confidential.
- Practice bio security protocol.
- Follow animal welfare policies.
- Follow all safety processes and procedures.
- All other duties as assigned.
Working Conditions
The position operates in a farm/barn environment, The work environment is warm and humid and dusty at times with strong odours. Standing for long periods of time, repetitive tasks, and heavy lifting are common.
About Atlantic Poultry Inc.
Atlantic Poultry, Inc. is 100% Atlantic Canadian owned and operated, with operations in NS, NB and NL. API is committed to feeding our communities through stewardship of the land and animals in our care, to inspire the next generation of Atlantic Canadian farmers. We supply broiler chicks, turkey poults and layer chicks throughout Atlantic Canada, and supply and grade table eggs for Nova Scotia. Atlantic Poultry is focusing on doing things the "Farm" way:
- doing the right thing (even when no one is looking) -taking pride in a job well done
- caring strongly for the welfare of our animals; as well as the "Atlantic Canadian" way:
- we are relentless in the pursuit of a better way
- we believe that people matter
- we've been taught that this Land will provide if we treat this Land with respect.