CDL A Driver - Feed Delivery (Nights)

Smithfield Foods•Waverly, VA

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Smithfield is seeking a Feed Delivery Driver with a Class A CDL to join their team. This role involves safely delivering feed to various locations, with a strong emphasis on animal welfare and compliance with all DOT regulations. 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 feeding people around the world.

Requirements

Current Class A CDL.
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).
Ability to lift 50 pounds.
Ability to roll up and down landing gear.
Ability to climb into engine area; bend, stoop, and crawl to complete through pre-trip.
Ability to open and close trailer gates and doors.
Ability to get in and out of cab in tight places.
Ability to move upper torso when backing may require leaning out of window to see blind spot 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.
Previous 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 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.
Hook up trailer to tractor, including backing under the trailer, raising landing gear, and hooking up airlines.
Operate landing gear, which can require significant physical effort.
Operate a manual transmission tractor.
Perform 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.
Enter and exit the cab in tight spaces.
Report problems encountered on the farm or designated plant through the swine movement ticket or farm condition report.
Understand and follow the Smithfield emergency notification process.