Diesel Driver

About Foster Farms

At Foster Farms, our mission is creating great food and serving great moments. Our vision is to be the best and most trusted food company, empowering and nourishing the lives of those we serve. We measure our success by how well we protect and care for our team, our consumers, our animals, and our environment, while delivering operational excellence and exceptional value to our customers.

Pay Rate: $27.00 per hour.

(Additional $1.00 per hour for hours worked between 7:00pm and 11:59pm. Additional $2.00 per hour for hours worked between 12:00am-4:59am)

We offer our Team Members the following benefits:

• Medical, dental, and vision health insurance for themselves and their eligible dependents.
• Voluntary benefits such as Group Hospital Indemnity Insurance, Group Accident Coverage, Group Critical Illness Coverage, Individual Short-Term Disability Insurance, and Whole Life Insurance.
• Flexible Spending Accounts (Health Care FSA and Dependent Daycare FSA).
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• College tuition reimbursement.
• 401(k) Retirement Plan with a Company-contribution of up to 4%.
• Vacation, sick, holiday, funeral, and jury duty pay.

There is no predetermined application window for this position. The position will close once a qualified applicant is selected.

Position Summary The Feed Delivery Driver is responsible for delivering feed safely, efficiently, and professionally while following all company policies, quality standards, biosecurity requirements, and DOT regulations. This position maintains delivery records, DOT logs, and other required documentation.

Key Responsibilities

• Safely deliver feed to assigned locations.
• Unload feed using a boom auger.
• Complete pre-trip and post-trip vehicle inspections.
• Hook up and operate truck and trailer combinations.
• Accurately complete delivery paperwork, DOT logs, and related documentation.
• Follow all company safety policies, transportation regulations, and biosecurity procedures.
• Assist with mill and facility cleanup and perform other duties as assigned.

Essential Functions

Task % of Time

Deliver assigned loads 60%

Unload product using boom auger 20%

Pre- and post-trip safety inspections 7%

Hook up truck to trailer(s) 7%

Complete paperwork and records 6%

Decision-Making Responsibilities

• Determine the most efficient delivery routes based on schedules, delivery locations, and traffic conditions.

Working Relationships

Internal

• Feed Mill Employees
• Ranch Personnel
• Field Supervisors
• Vehicle Safety Manager

External

• Contract Drivers
• Outside Maintenance Shops
• State Patrol
• Non-Foster Growers and Employees

Qualifications

• Valid Class A Commercial Driver's License (CDL) with an acceptable driving record.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs. and maneuver up to 80 lbs.
• Available to work various shifts and hours as needed.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Self-motivated with the ability to work independently.
• Ability to read and write in English.