CDL A Driver - Feed Delivery (Nights)

Smithfield Foods•Tarboro, NC

10d•Onsite

About The Position

Smithfield is seeking a Feed Haul Driver with a CDL Class A to join their team. This role involves delivering feed to various locations, with animal welfare as the primary concern. The company emphasizes a culture of gratitude, communication, respect, and accountability, and offers opportunities for growth and impact. A CDL training program is available for drivers with at least one year of commercial driving experience.

Requirements

Current Class A CDL.
Previous driving experience preferred.
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 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.
Ability to move upper torso when backing, potentially leaning out of the window to see blind spots and/or mirrors.

Nice To Haves

High school diploma or GED, preferred.
CDL training program for Drivers with a CDL class A with 1 year of commercial driving experience required.

Responsibilities

Successfully complete a driver training program.
Follow required and recommended safety procedures while driving, delivering feed, or loading and unloading, with animal welfare being 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.