CDL A Driver - Feed Delivery (Night Shift)

Smithfield Foods•Waverly, VA

23h•Onsite

About The Position

Smithfield Foods is seeking motivated individuals to join their team as CDL A Drivers for Feed Delivery. This role involves transporting feed, with a strong emphasis on safety and animal welfare. The company offers a CDL training program for those with a CDL Class A and at least one year of commercial driving experience. Successful candidates will be responsible for adhering to all DOT rules and regulations, reporting accidents, and complying with receiving agent rules. Smithfield Foods is committed to providing good jobs and fostering lasting careers.

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.
Climb into engine area; bend, stoop, and crawl to complete pre-trip inspections.
Open and close trailer gates and doors to load and unload animals.
Get in and out of 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
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.
Support 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 on-demand courses, professional certificates, and skill-based training.
Partnership with Guild for continuing education with tuition assistance covering English language learning, high school completion, and degree programs.
Leadership development initiatives.
Smithfield Scholarship Program for employees’ children.
Education Reimbursement Program for GED/High School Equivalency (HSE) Diploma or pursuing an academic degree at an accredited college or university.