CDL A Driver - Feed Delivery (Nights)

Smithfield Foods•Creswell, NC

1d•$22•Onsite

About The Position

Smithfield Foods is seeking motivated individuals to join their team as CDL A Drivers for Feed Delivery. This role involves safely transporting feed to various locations, with a strong emphasis on animal welfare and compliance with all DOT regulations. The company offers a competitive hourly wage, a CDL training program for eligible candidates, and opportunities for career growth within the American food industry. Smithfield is committed to providing good jobs, taking care of animals, being good stewards of the environment, and contributing to local communities.

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, 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.
Lift 50 pounds.
Hook up trailer to tractor, including backing under the trailer, raising landing gear, and hooking up airlines.
Roll up and down landing gear.
Operate a manual transmission tractor.
Complete pre-trip inspections of equipment, which may involve climbing into the engine area, bending, stooping, and crawling.
Open and close trailer gates and doors to load and unload animals.
Get in and out of the cab in tight places such as fuel islands.
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

Compensation: $21.75 hourly (CDL A Driver + 1 year experience)
Pay by Load after training is complete.
CDL training program for Drivers with a CDL class A with 1 year of commercial driving experience required.
Relocation Package Available
Robust, flexible and affordable benefit plans and programs
Medical plans with out-of-pocket costs, on average, 20 percent less than plans offered by other employers.
Be Well programs offer tools and resources to enhance quality of life, at no additional cost, for elective surgeries, weight loss, mental health, cancer, kidney disease, diabetes, smoking cessation, asthma, maternity management and more.
Comprehensive training and professional development programs.
LinkedIn Learning access for on-demand courses, professional certificates, and skill-based training.
Tuition assistance covering English language learning, high school completion, and degree programs through partnership with Guild.
Leadership development initiatives.
Smithfield Scholarship Program for employees’ children.
Education Reimbursement Program for GED/High School Equivalency (HSE) Diploma or academic degree at an accredited college or university not a Guild learning partner.