CDL A Driver - Feed Delivery (Nights)

Smithfield Foods•Bladenboro, NC

4d•$75,000•Onsite

About The Position

Smithfield is seeking a Feed Haul Driver to join their team. This role involves delivering feed to various locations while prioritizing animal welfare and adhering to all safety and DOT regulations. The company emphasizes a culture of gratitude, communication, respect, and accountability, with opportunities for growth and innovation. A CDL training program is available for drivers with at least one year of commercial driving experience.

Requirements

Current Class A CDL.
At least 1 year of commercial driving experience required for CDL training program.
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).
Must be able to lift 50 pounds.
Ability to hook up trailer to tractor, including backing under the trailer, raising landing gear, and hooking up airlines.
Ability to roll up and down landing gear.
Ability to operate a manual transmission tractor.
Ability to climb into engine area; bend, stoop, and crawl to complete pre-trip inspections.
Ability to open and close trailer gates and doors to load and unload animals.
Ability to get in and out of cab in tight places such as fuel islands.
Ability to move upper torso when backing, which may require leaning out of the window to see blind spots and/or mirrors.

Nice To Haves

High school diploma or GED, preferred.

Responsibilities

Successfully complete a driver training program.
Follow required and recommended safety procedures while driving, delivering feed, or loading and unloading, with animal welfare as the foremost concern.
Comply with all DOT rules and regulations.
Report all accidents promptly through proper authorities.
Comply with all rules set forth by the receiving agent.
Lift 50 pounds.
Hook up trailer to tractor, including backing under the trailer, raising landing gear, and hooking up airlines.
Roll up and down landing gear.
Operate a manual transmission tractor.
Climb into engine area; bend, stoop, and crawl to complete pre-trip inspections.
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.
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.