CDL A Driver – Feed Delivery (Nights)

Smithfield Foods • Coffey, MO

9d • Onsite

About The Position

Smithfield is seeking a CDL A Driver for Feed Delivery (Nights). This role is part of a CDL training program for drivers with a CDL class A license and at least 1 year of commercial driving experience. Smithfield is a company that sustainably feeds people around the world, producing good food the right way with respect for its people, animals, communities, and planet. The company offers challenging and rewarding careers with opportunities for growth, contribution, and impact, grounded in core values of gratitude, communication, respect, and accountability, with a strong commitment to learning, collaboration, and innovation.

Requirements

• Current Class A CDL
• At least 21 years old.
• Acceptable driving record.
• Ability to obtain a DOT medical card upon hire.
• Must be able to work a flexible schedule (nights, weekends, and holidays).

Nice To Haves

• High school diploma or GED, preferred.
• Previous driving experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Successfully complete a 5-7 week training program.
• Follows required and recommended safety procedures while driving, delivering feed or loading and unloading with animal welfare being the foremost concern.
• Complies with all DOT rules and regulations.
• Reports all accidents promptly through proper authorities.
• Complies with all rules set forth by the receiving agent.
• Must be able to lift 50 pounds.
• Hook up trailer to tractor, this includes backing under the trailer, raising landing gear and hooking up airlines.
• Roll up and down landing gear that can require use of two hands and upper torso when on ground and one when gear clears the ground.
• Operate a manual transmission tractor.
• During pre-trip of equipment be able to climb into engine area; bend, stoop, and crawl to complete through pre-trip.
• Open and close trailer gates and doors to load and unload animals.
• Get in and out of cab in tight places such as fuel islands.
• Move upper torso when backing may require leaning out of window to see blind spot and/or mirrors.
• Report problems encountered on the farm or designated plant through the swine movement ticket or farm condition report.
• Read and understand the Smithfield emergency notification process knowing how and who to contact in case of an emergency.

Benefits

• Robust, flexible and affordable benefit plans and programs
• Medical plans with out-of-pocket costs, on average, 20 percent less than plans offered by other employers.
• Be Well programs offer tools and resources to enhance your quality of life, at no additional cost.
• Support for elective surgeries, weight loss, mental health, cancer, kidney disease, diabetes, smoking cessation, asthma, maternity management and more.
• Comprehensive training and professional development programs.
• LinkedIn Learning access to on-demand courses, professional certificates, and skill-based training.
• Tuition assistance covering English language learning, high school completion, and degree programs.
• Leadership development initiatives.
• Smithfield Scholarship Program for employees’ children.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED