Class A CDL Driver - 1st shift

Cooper Farms
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Job Location

Portland, IN, US, 47371

Employment Type

Full Time

Job Posted On

30 April 2025

Job Overview

  • Job Category: Heavy and Tractor Trailer Truck Drivers
  • Industry: Food Production
  • Job Salary: $22.9 per hour
  • Application Deadline: 28 May 2025

Job Description

Cooper Farms is a family-owned farm and food company based in Northwest Ohio for over 85 years. A commitment to teamwork and quality has made us one of the top turkey, hog and egg companies in the U.S. and awarded the company and its team an excellent reputation. Our Fort Recovery Feed & Animal Division in Mercer and Darke counties, in Ohio, produces and delivers feed while providing support to our contract farmers raising animals for production. Cooper Farms is currently seeking a 1st shift Hog Live Haul Driver to join our CDL team in Fort Recovery.

$$ 3,000 SIGN-ON BONUS $$

(Sign-On Bonus to be paid as $500 each month for the first six months. Internal candidates must commit to at least 1 year in this position to be eligible.)

SHIFT HOURS: Monday through Friday 5:00am-2:00pm

STARTING HOURLY RATE: $22.90 with the potential of increasing to $23.40 after 90 days

PERKS: Monthly and year-end profit-sharing bonuses (dependent upon company performance)

All training will be provided for the CDL driving position. Job functions include:

  • Safely transport pigs by strictly following all biosecurity and animal handling guidelines.
  • Assisting in the loading, unloading, sorting, and vaccinating of pigs.
  • Properly disinfecting trucks and using proper biosecurity attire.
  • Completing a daily inspection of tractor/trailer and maintain cleanliness per DOT Commercial Driving Inspections.
  • Completing drivers logs and inspection reports daily.
Requirements
  • Must be 21 years of age and have a Class A CDL
  • Must have 2 year’s driving experience, along with a clean driving record
  • Ability to tolerate adverse weather conditions and dusty conditions
  • Ability to be on feet for prolonged periods of time and climb feed bin ladders
  • Must be willing to obtain TQU and PQA Training
Summary

Cooper Farms consistently works to be more than a workplace to our team members. We provide…

  • Monthly and year-end profit-sharing bonuses
  • Generous paid vacation immediately after hire
  • Eight (8) paid holidays, plus two (2) floating holidays
  • Medical, Dental, Vision and Life Insurance
  • FREE healthcare clinics
  • 401(k) plan with company match
  • $300 yearly wellness reimbursement
  • Great deals on Cooper Farms deli and turkey products

…and so many more opportunities to earn and grow with the company. Apply today to learn what “More Than A Workplace” really means!

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Job Overview

  • Job Category: Heavy and Tractor Trailer Truck Drivers
  • Industry: Food Production
  • Job Salary: $22.9 per hour
  • Application Deadline: 28 May 2025