CDL A Driver - Feed Delivery (Night Shift)

Smithfield Foods•Waverly, VA

2d•$22•Onsite

About The Position

Smithfield is seeking a Feed Delivery Driver to safely operate a feed truck with a capacity of over thirty (30) tons, transporting materials between feed mills and farm destinations. This role may involve operating tandem trailers. The driver will work in a single-driver environment and be responsible for handling shipping documents, properly positioning equipment for safe offloading, and driving day or night in various climates and traffic conditions. The position requires the use of an on-board computer, maintaining logs and other required paperwork, fueling equipment, and pre-loading trailers for the next shift. Drivers will use navigation tools to ensure efficient routes and must be able to communicate effectively with business associates to resolve issues. Basic math skills are needed for feed delivery calculations. Compliance with Bio-Security (BMS), Environmental (EMS) management systems, DOT regulations, and Smithfield policies is mandatory.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED, preferred.
Meet DOT requirements.
At least 21 years of age.
No DUI/DWI or reckless driving convictions in the last ten (10) years while in operation of a CMV, or within the last three (3) years while in operation of a Non-CMV.
No DOT Recordable preventable accidents within the last three (3) years with a CMV.
No more than one (1) moving violation within the last three (3) years.
Meet minimum requirements to operate a CMV and have a current valid CDL issued from only one State.
Knowledgeable of FMCSR.
1-year CDL experience desired or completion of 3rd Party Training.
Must be able to pass a DOT Physical upon initial hire.
Be able to read and speak the English language.
Be able to understand highway traffic signs and signals.
Be able to respond to official inquiries and make entries on reports and records.
Ability to work well with others in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
Ability to be respectful, approachable and team-oriented while building strong working relationships and a positive work environment.

Nice To Haves

Feed delivery experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Safely operate a feed truck with a capacity of over thirty (30) tons, transporting materials to and from specified feed mill and farm destinations.
Potentially operate tandem trailers.
Complete a Road Test and be issued a certificate.
Properly perform Pre-Trip and Post-Trip inspections of the equipment.
Work in a single driver environment.
Handle shipping documents to ensure accuracy and timely submission.
Properly position equipment to safely offload feed into feed bins.
Drive day/night in a variety of climates and traffic.
Use on-board computer.
Maintain logs, DVIR, itinerary, and other paperwork as required.
Fuel equipment and extract on-board computer (or turn in logs) daily.
Pre-load trailer for the next shift.
Use Farm Directions Book, maps or GPS to avoid getting lost or going out-of-route.
Converse with business associates to resolve problems in a civil manner.
Calculate simple mathematical problems dealing with feed delivery.
Comply with all Bio-Security (BMS) and Environmental (EMS) management system’s rules and regulations.
Comply with DOT rules and regulations.
Comply with all Smithfield established policies and procedures.