Local Chick Delivery Driver
Pay: $30.75/hour
Shift:2:00am - 4:00pm
Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday
Holidays expected if it falls on a workday.
Weekends possible depending on production needs.
Shift and hours could fluctuate depending on production needs.
*The appropriate candidate should be able to drive a standard truck.
TheChick Delivery CDL-A Driver (Hatchery Driver)is responsible for the safe operation of commercial motor vehicles while transporting live chicks, hatching eggs, empty racks, and related equipment between the hatchery and contract grower farms. This position plays a critical role in supporting hatchery production and animal care operations by ensuring timely deliveries and pickups while maintaining compliance with Tyson Foods policies, DOT regulations, biosecurity practices, and safety standards. The Hatchery Driver must be willing to assist with loading and unloading activities, operate a Moffett (3-wheeled forklift), maintain accurate transportation documentation, and perform routine cleaning and inspection of assigned equipment.
Responsibilities:
Key responsibilities include operating commercial vehicles, transporting live chicks and eggs, loading and unloading equipment, maintaining transportation records, supporting biosecurity requirements, and ensuring all deliveries and pickups are completed safely and efficiently.
Pay: $30.75/hour
Shift:2:00am - 4:00pm
Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday
Holidays expected if it falls on a workday.
Weekends possible depending on production needs.
Shift and hours could fluctuate depending on production needs.
*The appropriate candidate should be able to drive a standard truck.
TheChick Delivery CDL-A Driver (Hatchery Driver)is responsible for the safe operation of commercial motor vehicles while transporting live chicks, hatching eggs, empty racks, and related equipment between the hatchery and contract grower farms. This position plays a critical role in supporting hatchery production and animal care operations by ensuring timely deliveries and pickups while maintaining compliance with Tyson Foods policies, DOT regulations, biosecurity practices, and safety standards. The Hatchery Driver must be willing to assist with loading and unloading activities, operate a Moffett (3-wheeled forklift), maintain accurate transportation documentation, and perform routine cleaning and inspection of assigned equipment.
Responsibilities:
Key responsibilities include operating commercial vehicles, transporting live chicks and eggs, loading and unloading equipment, maintaining transportation records, supporting biosecurity requirements, and ensuring all deliveries and pickups are completed safely and efficiently.
- Operate commercial vehicles safely and responsibly while transporting live chicks, hatching eggs, empty racks, and related equipment between hatchery and farm locations.
- Comply with all DOT regulations, Tyson Foods transportation policies, and established safety procedures.
- Assist with loading, securing, transporting, and unloading live chicks and hatchery materials.
- Transport empty egg racks to poultry farms and retrieve loaded racks of eggs for return to the hatchery.
- Unbind, secure, and manage egg racks and transportation equipment during deliveries and pickups.
- Operate a Moffett (3-wheeled forklift) to assist with loading and unloading operations as required.
- Maintain truck tractors, trailers, and transportation equipment in clean and sanitary condition.
- Perform routine equipment inspections and promptly report maintenance or operational concerns.
- Accurately complete driver's logs, DOT documentation, inspection reports, and other required records.
- Adhere to all hatchery biosecurity, animal welfare, sanitation, and food safety requirements.
- Drive on rural roads and operate safely in varying weather and environmental conditions.
- Perform other transportation, hatchery, or production-related duties as assigned by management.
- Must be willing and able to work in a fast-paced environment.
- Must be willing and able to sit, stand, and operate equipment for extended periods up to10hours.
- Must be willing and able to lift and carry up to40 lbs.or more as required.
- Must be willing and able to push and pull racks loaded with eggs and hatchery materials.
- Must be willing and able to repeatedly climb in and out of trucks, trailers, and work areas throughout the shift.
- Must be willing and able to bend, reach, twist, stoop, grasp, grip, pull, and perform repetitive movements as required.
- Must be willing and able to work outdoors in conditions includinghot, cold, humid, wet, dry, dusty, and noisy environments.
- Must be willing and able to work inside poultry houses and around live poultry and hatchery-related materials.
- Must be willing and able to operate commercial vehicles and powered industrial equipment safely.
- Must be willing and able to wear required personal protective equipment.
- Must follow all Tyson biosecurity policies and procedures, including facility-specific requirements related to sanitation, animal contact, visitor restrictions, and movement between locations.
- Must not own, raise, or care for poultry, waterfowl, or other avian species and must comply with all Tyson Foods biosecurity requirements intended to protect flock health and prevent disease transmission.
- Must be physically capable of performing all essential job functions without accommodation.
- 401(k) Plan with Company Match- Eligible after one year
- Day One Medical, Dental & Vision Coverage
- Life, AD&D & Disability Insurance- At no cost, with optional additional coverage
- Telemedicine & Mental Health Resources- For you and your family
- Paid Time Off- Vacation and holidays
- Paid Parental Leave- Up to 8 weeks for primary caregivers, 2 weeks for secondary caregivers
- Family Building Support- Fertility coverage, adoption assistance, and learning disability support
- Tuition Assistance- Up to $5250 annually in tuition assistance for degrees and certificates
- Professional Development- Language courses, business certifications, and more
- 401(k) Plan with Company Match- Eligible after one year
- Day One Medical, Dental & Vision Coverage
- Life, AD&D & Disability Insurance- At no cost, with optional additional coverage
- Telemedicine & Mental Health Resources- For you and your family
- Paid Time Off- Vacation and holidays
- Paid Parental Leave- Up to 8 weeks for primary caregivers, 2 weeks for secondary caregivers
- Family Building Support- Fertility coverage, adoption assistance, and learning disability support
- Tuition Assistance- Up to $5250 annually in tuition assistance for degrees and certificates
- Professional Development- Language courses, business certifications, and more
External Education and Experience:
Minimum: Must be at least21 years of age; possess a validClass A CDLissued by the state of residence; have at leastone year of verifiable driving experience(or 9 months within the last 12 months); maintain a satisfactory driving record and meet all Tyson Foods and DOT driver qualification requirements; must pass a DOT physical, drug screening, background check, and comply with random testing requirements; must be able to complete required paperwork and transportation records accurately. Candidate must be able to drive astandard/manual transmission truck.
Preferred: Previous hatchery chick delivery, egg pickup, agricultural transportation, commercial driving, Moffett/forklift operation, or rural road driving experience.
Internal Requirements:
- Must be out of the probationary period at the time of application unless no other qualified candidates.
- Must not have declined a bid within the last six (6) months.
- Must be under4.5attendance points at the time of application.
- No written warnings in the past6months.
- No suspensions on record for the last6months.
- Must meet all CDL, DOT, education, experience, certification, and job-related qualifications required for the position.
Must not own,possess, or otherwisemaintainany domestic, wild,or exotic fowl to be considered.
Will not consider applicants who have worked for Tyson Foods 3X ormore,there is a 180-day waiting period to reapply.
EXTRA TRAINING:FORKLIFT/Moffett (3-wheeled forklift)driver
Trucks: manual transmission
LeadFlex Job ID: 880853
External ID: 379598
Post Date: 09/01/2026