Who We Are:
The HORD team, nationally known for our world class pig production, is currently looking for an experienced Class A CDL driver to add to our livestock transportation team. Headquartered in Bucyrus, OH, this essential position offers training on livestock movement, a supportive team-focused atmosphere, and the opportunity to be home every night.
A Day in the Life:
Our livestock transport specialists generally work M-F, ensuring you have evenings and weekends for family time (some flexibility is required based on load schedules and optimal temperatures for transport of animals). Primary responsibilities include:
- Transporting baby pigs weaned from their mothers at our sow farms to our contract grow-to-finish farms within a 75 mile radius
- Assisting with loading and unloading of animals
- Ensuring trailers are properly bedded to provide a safe and healthy environment for the animals being moved
- Washing trailers to maintain our high standards for cleanliness and herd safety
What You Need:
- Candidates must not currently own or have routine contact with non-Hord pigs
- Ability to lift 55 lbs., climb, bend, and sit for extended periods of time—this role is best for energetic drivers who enjoy varied movement and rest periods and interacting with animals
- Time management skills to ensure loads move on schedule
- A high level of respect for team members and animals
- Impeccable record of reliability/dependability
- Willingness to learn and carry out complex instructions effectively
- Basic knowledge of Windows, Excel, and email functions
- Class A CDL required and clean driving record a must
- Minimum 2 years driving experience
Your Rewards:
- Wages starting at $25/hour ($65,000 annually)
- Opportunities to haul fully grown hogs to our processing partners available for those interested in longer-haul loads, compensated at a higher rate
- Paid vacation after 6 months; personal days, and holidays upon hire
- Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance (at less than $20/pay for our base plan)
- 401(k) with company match
- Financial planning assistance
- Recruitment bonus opportunities
We look forward to talking to you more in depth about the opportunities at HORD!