Shag Driver

Job Summary

The Shag Driver is responsible for the efficient and safe movement of trailers and equipment within a facility or yard. This role ensures that trailers are positioned correctly for loading and unloading and maintains the orderly flow of operations in the yard.

• Start of each shift complete pre-trip an inspection report of the shag truck. Report any deficiencies to the supervisor and truck maintenance dept.
• Complete a list of all empty trailers on site and return the list to the shipping dept.
• Start refrigeration units and move trailers in and out of docks as required by shipping dept., rendering dept., maintenance dept., and fuel trailers as required.
• Record Report carrier name, trailer number, fuel level, reefer set temp, and running temp to the guards along with status of the load, finished load or start load.
• Assist all carriers as needed with movement of trailers or lifting of trailers.
• Maintain trailer organization in the trailer drop lot and the loaded trailer line.
• The 2nd shift shag driver will be responsible for staging empty or partial trailers in docks for the next day’s production as requested by shipping and rendering departments.
• Report any known problems with refrigeration units immediately to the shipping department, after hours report to the guards.
• NOTE: this description is not intended to be all inclusive. An employee may perform other related duties to meet the ongoing needs of the organization; these duties are considered marginal.

Minimum Qualifications (Required):

• Must be 18 years of age or older
• Must be able to work in the United States without sponsorship
• Must be able to work in a humid, cold, wet or slippery surface at varied heights in and around moving equipment and parts with the use of personal protective equipment (P.P.E)

Preferred Qualifications:

• Previous experience/knowledge of manufacturing environment
• Previous knife experience in manufacturing environment

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Be attentive to detail
• Ability to work safely, wear P.P.E, and follow instructions
• Ability to attend work consistently
• Display strong work ethnicity

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally required to stand, walk or sit; use hands to finger, handle or feel objects, tools or controls; reach with hands and arms; talk or hear. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move objects. Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, and color vision.

American Foods Group, LLC is an Equal Employment Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected status. Learn more: EEO is the Law and EEO is the Law Supplement. Applicants with a disability who require a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process can contact Human Resources at the location(s) where you are applying. American Foods Group, LLC will not discriminate against applicants who inquire about, disclose or discuss their compensation or that of other applicants. Learn more: Pay Transparency. American Foods Group, LLC participates in the E-Verify program in certain locations as required by law. Learn more: E-Verify

America's Heartland Packing is set to open its doors in early 2025. The 775,000 sq. ft. greenfield project will include a harvest floor, carcass chillers, fabrication area, rendering, further processing area, storage coolers, freezers, and loading docks.

What we offer:

• Competitive total compensation package for you and your family.
• Excellent benefit plan.  Benefits include: Health, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Flex Spending Accounts, Voluntary Benefits, PTO, 401k, Long & Short Term Disability, Tuition Reimbursement, Discount Meat Purchase Program, and more!