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About West Liberty Foods

West Liberty Foods manufactures hundreds of meat and poultry products that can be found in well-known grocery stores and top restaurant chains nationwide. We are The Surprisingly Big Company, and we're right in your backyard.

Build your career with West Liberty Foods and be a part of an exciting, collaborative team environment!

We are currently hiring for:

Job Title Truck Driver

Job Summary: Truck Driver position is responsible for operating a semi-tractor trailer to move product, equipment, or materials in Michigan, Illinois and Iowa locations. Ability to be home daily.

Compensation Detail: Hourly rate of pay starts at a minimum of $23.25 with the opportunity to earn up to $25+ per hour depending on experience.

Job Responsibilities

• Operate semi-tractor trailer to move product, equipment, or materials in Michigan, Illinois and/or Iowa locations.
• Checking vehicles to ensure that mechanical, safety, and emergency equipment is in good working order.
• Maneuvering trucks into loading or unloading positions, following signals from loading crew and checking that vehicle and loading equipment are properly positioned.
• Collecting delivery instructions from appropriate sources, verifying instructions and routes.
• Maintaining logs of working hours or of vehicle service or repair status, following applicable state and federal regulations.
• Reporting vehicle defects, accidents, traffic violations, or damage to the vehicles.
• Other duties as assigned.

Job Requirements

• Must have a Class A CDL and be able to maintain this certification/license.
• Must be able to drive interstate between Michigan, Illinois or Iowa.
• Tanker endorsement is required.
• Previous experience is required. Minimum of 2 years of tractor-trailer experience is preferred.
• Must be able to communicate in English.
• Must have and maintain a good driving record.
• Must be able to problem solve.
• Must be able to work in a fast paced environment.
• Must be able to work extended hours and weekends if needed.
• Ability to adjust quickly to changing demands.
• Candidates must successfully pass post-offer/pre-employment DOT drug test, background screen and physical.

West Liberty Foods is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.

West Liberty Foods is committed to providing all team members with predictable work schedules that accommodate the universal need to spend time away from work to rest, relax, and spend time with family and friends. However, as a food manufacturer, West Liberty Foods is responsible for producing perishable products. To help ensure that our food products meet the quality and safety standards our customers expect, team members may, at times, be asked or expected to work overtime, weekends, or holidays. West Liberty Foods remains committed to its overtime, weekend, and holiday pay policies, and will schedule team members for those hours on a volunteer-first basis, whenever possible.

To be considered an applicant for this position, you must apply online on our career site.

The following benefits are available:

• Medical, Dental, Vision & Prescription Coverage
• Paid Time Off
• Life Insurance
• Short Term Disability
• Flexible Spending Account and Health Savings Account
• 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan
• Employee Assistance Program
• Educational Assistance Program
• Discount Benefits
• Additional Voluntary Benefits