CDL A Driver - Feed Delivery (Nights)
About The Position
A great job-and a great future-awaits you at Smithfield Foods. We are an American food company with a leading position in packaged meats and fresh pork products. We’re looking for motivated people who want to join our team and grow lasting and meaningful careers with us. Your Opportunity includes a CDL training program for Drivers with a CDL class A with 1 year of commercial driving experience required. Smithfield Foods, Inc. is an American food company headquartered in Smithfield, Virginia, since 1936, with a leading position in packaged meats and fresh pork products. With a diverse brand portfolio and strong relationships with U.S. farmers and customers, they responsibly meet demand for quality protein around the world. They believe in the power of protein to end food insecurity and have donated hundreds of millions of food servings to communities. Smithfield boasts a portfolio of high-quality iconic brands, such as Smithfield®, Eckrich® and Nathan's Famous®.
Requirements
- Current Class A CDL.
- 1 year of commercial driving experience required.
- 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
Responsibilities
- Successfully complete a driver 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.
- May perform other duties as assigned.
- 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
- 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
- Comprehensive training and professional development programs
- LinkedIn Learning access (on-demand courses, professional certificates, and skill-based training)
- Partnership with Guild supports your continuing education with tuition assistance covering English language learning, high school completion, and degree programs
- Leadership development initiatives
- Smithfield Scholarship Program for employees’ children
- Education Reimbursement Program provides financial reimbursement to team members who want to further their formal education by obtaining a GED/High School Equivalency (HSE) Diploma or by pursuing an academic degree at an accredited college or university that is not a Guild learning partner
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
