CDL A Driver - Inexperienced Driver Class
About The Position
Smithfield is seeking CDL A Drivers, including those with less than one year of experience, to join our team. We offer a CDL training program for drivers with a CDL class A, with 1 year + Class A Experience or CDL class A license with less than 1 year of commercial driving experience. When you join Smithfield, you become part of something special – a company that's sustainably feeding people around the world, producing good food the right way with respect for our people, animals, communities and planet. With opportunities across locations and functions, a culture grounded in our Core Four values - gratitude, communication, respect and accountability - and a strong commitment to learning, collaboration, and innovation, Smithfield offers challenging and rewarding careers where you can grow, contribute and make a real impact.
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).
Nice To Haves
- High school diploma or GED, preferred.
- Previous driving experience preferred.
Responsibilities
- Successfully complete a 5-7 week training program.
- Follows required and recommended safety procedures while driving, delivering feed or loading and unloading with animal welfare being the foremost concern.
- Complies with all DOT rules and regulations.
- Reports all accidents promptly through proper authorities.
- Complies with all rules set forth by the receiving agent.
Benefits
- 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 your 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
- 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 provides financial reimbursement for obtaining a GED/High School Equivalency (HSE) Diploma or pursuing an academic degree at an accredited college or university that is not a Guild learning partner.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
