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Agriculture, Food Production, Poultry

Class 3 Driver with Air Brake

Abbotsford, BCOnsiteFull TimeEntry-level (exp-based)Posted 19 days ago

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Required skills

  • Class 3 Driver’s License
  • air brake endorsement
  • Manual Transmission
  • 1 year experience
  • hand trucking
  • 50lbs
  • live animals
  • poultry
  • English fluency
  • legible handwriting

Role summary

Sunrise Chick Sales is seeking a Full-Time Class 3 Driver with an air brake endorsement to transport live animals between farm facilities. This role involves 75% labor and 25% driving, requiring the ability to perform manual work including hand trucking of 50lbs. The driver must have a minimum of 1 year of manual transmission experience, a clean driving record, and good knowledge of the Lower Mainland and Fraser Valley. The working environment includes physical demands, warm temperatures, noise, odors, and dust.

Sunrise Chick Sales is a division of Sunrise Farms, one of the largest chicken processors in Canada, with facilities in British Columbia, Alberta, Manitoba and Ontario. Our team of employees are experienced, dedicated, and exceptional at delivering quality products from farm to table.
Role: Currently we are seeking a Full-Time Class 3 driver (5:30am – 4:30pm) 4x10 hour shifts on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday (with overtime required to meet business needs).

Responsibilities and Requirements:

  • Must be ready and able to perform manual work including hand trucking of 50lbs
  • This job is 75% labour and 25% driving
  • Transport live animals (chicks, poultry, etc.) between farm facilities with a keen sense of urgency while ensuring their safety and well-being throughout the journey
  • Requirements:

  • Must be fluent in English both spoken and written
  • Have legible handwriting
  • Have Class 3 Driver’s License with air brake endorsement
  • Minimum 1 year experience driving Manual Transmission
  • No more than 4 penalty points in the current year, including no 24 suspensions in the prior 5 years
  • Have current and original commercial drivers abstract + accident history report
  • Good knowledge of Lower Mainland and Fraser Valley
  • Successfully completion of road tests
  • Working Environment:

  • Physical Demands: The role entails the loading and unloading of live chicks within a barn environment. This task may involve lifting and carrying, as well as maneuvering within confined spaces.
  • Temperature: The work environment typically maintains a temperature of approximately 90 degrees Fahrenheit (32 degrees Celsius). Employees should be prepared to work in these warm conditions.
  • Noise Level: The barn environment can be noisy due to various farm-related activities. Employees should be comfortable working in a setting with elevated noise levels.
  • Odor: The nature of the work may expose individuals to strong odors associated with agricultural activities. This includes the scent of animals and organic materials commonly found in farm environments.
  • Dust Exposure: Sawdust is often used within the barn, leading to the presence of heavy dust particles in the air. Employees should be aware of and prepared for potential dust exposure.
  • Safety Gear: Personal protective equipment, including appropriate attire and respiratory protection, will be provided to mitigate potential hazards.
  • Note: While the described working conditions may present challenges, they are integral to the agricultural operations and contribute to the care and management of livestock.
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    At Sunrise Farms we are proud to be an equal-opportunity employer. All qualified individuals, regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity or any other identifying characteristic are encouraged to apply.
    Please note that the expected new hire salary range provided is derived from a group of like roles within Sunrise Farms. The final offer amount for this role will be dependent on geographical region, applicable experience, and skillset of the candidate.
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