CDL A Driver - Feed Delivery (Nights)

Smithfield Foods•Rose Hill, NC

4d•Onsite

About The Position

Smithfield is seeking a Feed Delivery Driver with a CDL Class A to join their team. This role involves a training program for drivers with at least one year of commercial driving experience. The company emphasizes a culture of gratitude, communication, respect, and accountability, with a commitment to learning, collaboration, and innovation. Smithfield aims to sustainably feed people worldwide, producing good food responsibly with respect for people, animals, communities, and the planet.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED, preferred.
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 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 operate landing gear, which can require the use of two hands and upper torso when on the ground and one when the gear clears the ground.
Ability to operate a manual transmission tractor.
Ability to climb into engine area; bend, stoop, and crawl to complete through-trip inspections.
Ability to open and close trailer gates and doors to load and unload animals.
Ability to get in and out of the 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.
Ability to report problems encountered on the farm or designated plant through the swine movement ticket or farm condition report.
Ability to read and understand the Smithfield emergency notification process, knowing how and who to contact in case of an emergency.

Nice To Haves

CDL training program for Drivers with a CDL class A with 1 year of commercial driving experience.

Responsibilities

Successfully complete a 5-7 week training program.
Follow required and recommended safety procedures while driving, delivering feed, or loading and unloading, with animal welfare as the primary 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.
May perform other duties as assigned.