Local CDL A Truck Driver – Shrimp Waste & Fertilizer Operations

JOB TITLE: Local CDL A Truck Driver – Shrimp Waste & Fertilizer Operations

REPORTS TO: Plant Manager

STATUS: Full time, non-exempt 

LOCATION: Beaumont, TX (local routes / home daily)

SALARY RANGE: $25.00-$30.00/hour commensurate with experience and endorsements

BENEFITS: Medical, dental, and vision insurance, optional FSA/HSA, 401k with 6% employer match, life and AD&D insurance, Employee Assistance Program, short & long term disability, tuition reimbursement, 21.67 days of paid time off + 10 holidays

About Tidal Vision:

We believe that sustainability should not require customers to compromise on price, convenience, or performance. Our mission is to create positive and systemic environmental impact by making our biopolymer solutions cost competitive, more convenient, and better performing than the synthetic chemicals we displace. We value innovation and take pride in challenging the status-quo; we choose to view obstacles as opportunities. We value new ideas and encourage the team to apply creativity and invent new solutions to meet challenging demands. We foster open, direct communication, and a collaborative working environment through our unique approach to work culture. We value our employees and demonstrate that through our compensation and benefits programs and opportunities for growth and development.

About Tidal Vision’s Unique Work Culture:

Tidal Vision strives to build and invest in the highest performing and most innovative team. We put our people and customers above process, avoid company-wide rules as much as possible, and have the courage to take unusual approaches to advance our mission. With this approach, we believe we can create a more flexible, fun, stimulating, creative, collaborative, and innovative organization. Our commitment to developing, practicing and promoting direct and open communication, responsibility and freedom, and leading with and seeking context is a responsibility for every role at Tidal Vision.

JOB SUMMARY:

The Local CDL A Truck Driver plays a critical role in supporting daily feedstock supply and on-site production at our Beaumont facility. This position is primarily responsible for daily local pickup of shrimp processing waste using refrigerated (reefer) trucks, unloading material via forklift, and supporting on-site processing activities related to fertilizer production. In addition, this role will occasionally operate tanker trucks to move non-hazardous liquid products between internal tanks or nearby locations. This is a hands-on, operations-focused driving role that goes beyond traditional over-the-road work and is ideal for candidates who enjoy local routes, consistent schedules, and working directly with production teams. Most routes are local, allowing the driver to return home daily.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Perform daily local pickup of shrimp processing byproducts using company-owned refrigerated (reefer) tractor/trailer trucks
• Safely secure palletized or containerized shrimp waste at supplier locations
• Transport material to the Beaumont facility following DOT and company procedures
• Unload inbound material using forklifts and related material-handling equipment
• Stage, manage, and transfer raw material into designated processing tanks
• Support on-site processing operations, including basic material handling and coordination with production staff
• Occasionally operate tanker trucks to move non-hazardous liquid fertilizer between tanks or nearby facilities
• Perform pre-trip, post-trip, and routine vehicle inspections in compliance with DOT requirements
• Identify and promptly report any vehicle, equipment, or refrigeration issues
• Maintain accurate documentation, including bills of lading, load records, and ELD entries
• Ensure proper sanitation and cleanliness of trailers, tanks, and unloading areas
• Demonstrate professionalism and courtesy with suppliers, customers, and internal teams
• Work independently while maintaining close communication with operations and logistics staff
• Perform other duties as assigned to support plant operations

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:

• Valid CDL Class A 
• Experience operating a manual transmission vehicle
• Tanker endorsement required or ability to obtain within a defined timeframe
• Minimum 2 years of commercial driving experience (local experience preferred)
• Experience operating refrigerated (reefer) equipment
• Forklift experience or willingness to be trained and certified
• Clean driving record and ability to meet company insurance requirements
• Ability to comply with FMCSA regulations, including Hours of Service and ELD usage
• Ability to read, write, and communicate effectively in English

PREFERRED SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS:

• Experience hauling agricultural, food-processing, or organic byproduct materials
• Experience unloading freight using forklifts or industrial material-handling equipment
• Familiarity with tanker operations involving non-hazardous liquids
• Basic mechanical aptitude and ability to identify equipment issues
• Experience working in or around manufacturing, processing, or industrial environments
• Comfortable working outdoors and in industrial settings in varying weather conditions
• Willingness to perform hands-on, non-driving tasks as part of a small operations team

Licensing & Special Requirements

• Incumbent is subject to a criminal background check and motor vehicle record review
• Valid CDL with applicable endorsements

WORKING CONDITIONS & PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs
• Ability to climb in and out of trucks, trailers, and forklifts
• Ability to stand, walk, bend, and perform physical tasks for extended periods
• Comfortable working around industrial equipment, raw organic materials, and processing areas
• Must be able to wear safety equipment (PPE) as required
  

Tidal Vision provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

The statements contained herein reflect general details as necessary to describe the principal functions of this job, the level of knowledge and skill typically required, and the scope of responsibility, but should not be considered an all-inclusive listing of work requirements. Individuals may perform other duties as assigned including work in other functional areas to cover absences or relief, to equalize peak work periods, or otherwise to balance the workload. Furthermore, they do not establish a contract for employment and are subject to change at the discretion of the employer.