CDL A Driver - Feed Delivery (Nights)

Smithfield Foods•Tarboro, NC

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Smithfield is seeking a Feed Delivery Driver with a Class A CDL to join their team. This role involves delivering feed to various locations, with a strong emphasis on safety and animal welfare. The company offers a CDL training program for qualified drivers and emphasizes a culture of gratitude, communication, respect, and accountability. Smithfield is committed to sustainability and producing quality food responsibly.

Requirements

Current Class A CDL.
Previous driving experience required.
At least 21 years old.
Acceptable driving record.
Ability to obtain a DOT medical card upon hire.
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 operate a manual transmission tractor.
Ability to climb into engine area; bend, stoop, and crawl to complete through-trip 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.
CDL training program for Drivers with a CDL class A with 1 year of commercial driving experience required.

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.
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.