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Heavy and Tractor-trailer Truck Drivers 53-3032.00

Melon Acres, Inc

Oaktown, IN

$26.13 per hour

INACTIVE

Recruitment Information

Telephone Number to Apply:
+18127452807
Email address to Apply:
h2a.ma@melonacres.com

Job Description

Full Time:
Yes
Number of Workers Requested:
10
Job Duties:
CDL Driver: Workers will load and unload semi-tractor trailer. Meet Delivery Appointments. Deliver products, pick up and disassemble product racks, transport company equipment and supplies needed, sweep and clean the interior and exterior of the semi-tractor trailer. Workers will maintain a log book when needed. Workers will provide a pre-trip inspection before each trip as outlined in the commercial driver’s license handbook. Workers will maintain the semi-tractor trailer truck in good working condition and provide repairs when needed. Workers must operate semi-tractor trailer truck in a careful and cautious manner. Workers caught not doing so will be terminated. Sanitation Requirements: For food and general personal safety purposes, all workers will be required and expected to follow common sanitary practices at all times. This is particularly critical when hand harvesting crops for human consumption. Employees are required to cleanse their hands by washing them thoroughly with soap and water after using the bathroom and before entering the fields for harvest activities or the packing facility for packing operations. The employer retains the right to discharge an obviously unqualified worker, malingerer or recalcitrant worker who is physically able to but does not demonstrate the willingness to perform the work necessary for the employer to grow a premium quality product. During certain duties, workers may be required to work in teams to accomplish a certain task. When engaged in teamwork activities workers must coordinate with other members of the team to accomplish the task. Full Crop Commitment: This is regular work, eight hours per day, Monday- Saturday for the full remainder of the period of employment. The worker agrees to work for assigned employer(s) whenever work is available during the full remaining period of employment even though work may be slack at times. The worker understands that if the worker quits or is terminated for cause prior to the end of the period of employment, the worker will not receive the 3/4 guarantees and will not receive certain transportation reimbursements. Excessive tardiness and/or absences will not be tolerated and will result in termination. Daily individual work assignments, crew assignments, and location of work, will be made by and at the sole discretion of the farm manger and/or farm supervisor as the needs of the farming operation dictate. Harvesting specifications, in particular, can change from time to time during the season due to crop or market conditions, even on the same crop. Workers will be expected to conform to the specific instructions given for each day’s work. The farm owner/supervisor or a designated employee will provide specific instructions and close supervision. Workers will be expected to perform their duties in a timely and proficient manner and will have close supervision to insure adherence to instruction. Work will be closely monitored and reviewed for quality. The following definitions are provided to assist all workers with the employer’s work standards. Work/Job Specification Definitions: a) Sloppy: not careful or neat: showing a lack of care, attention, or effort. b) bona fide: made with earnest intent c) earnest: serious in intention, purpose, or effort: d) sustained: continuing for an extended period or without interruption. e) endurance: the ability or strength to continue or last, especially despite fatigue, stress or other adverse conditions. f) efficiently: performing or functioning in the best possible manner with the least waste of time and effort. g) consistently: Same way over a long period of time.
Job Classification:
53-3032.00 - Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers

The job/industry classification and description includes general information on the position from ONET/OES and the North American Industry Classification System. Please review Job Duties and Job Order for more information.

Job Requirements

Experience Required:
Yes
Months of Experience Required:
12
Special Requirements:
All applicants must possess a valid CDL-License Class A minimum with air brake endorsement. Workers must have clean driving and insurable record. Workers must pass an employer paid pre-employment drug test. Failing or refusing to take a drug test will prevent applicants from being hired. Applicants must be able to furnish affirmative job references from recent employers operating comparable operations establishing acceptable previous experience. Must be physically able to meet and perform all job specifications stated in job order. Must be able to work in the hot humid weather for extended periods of time. Workers are subject to random drug testing at no cost to the employee. Failing or refusing a drug test will result in immediate termination.
Number of Hours Per Week:
48
Work Schedule (Start/End time):
11:00 P.M. - 7:00 A.M.

Employer Information

Company Name:
Melon Acres, Inc
Location:
Oaktown, IN 47561

Worksite

Address:
15252 N Horrall Rd, Oaktown, IN 47561

Job Order Details

ETA Case Number:
H-300-24106-886598
Multiple Worksites:
No
Date Posted:
4/17/2024
Piece Rate Offer
$0.00

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