CDL-A Driver- Kinston, NC or Wilson, NC

Smithfield Foods

308d • Remote

About The Position

A great job-and a great future-awaits you at Smithfield Foods. We are an American food company with a leading position in packaged meats and fresh pork products. We're looking for motivated people who want to join our team and grow lasting and meaningful careers with us. Now! Our drivers enjoy a great balance between work and life, as well as competitive compensation. As a professional truck driver with Smithfield Foods, you are assigned newer model Freightliner tractors to pull 53' reefer trailers and are dispatched to our plants, company distribution centers, and customer distribution centers. Safe driving, customer service, and effective decision making is the key to success in this position.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED preferred.
• Must be at least 24 years of age.
• Have a Class A CDL license.
• Minimum of 3 years CDL Class A driving experience.
• No traffic citations within the last year.
• Ability to work well with others in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
• Ability to be respectful, approachable, and team-oriented.

Responsibilities

• Drive assigned Freightliner tractors to pull 53' reefer trailers.
• Dispatch to plants, company distribution centers, and customer distribution centers.
• Ensure safe driving and provide excellent customer service.
• Make effective decisions while on the road.

Benefits

• Competitive Pay
• Comprehensive Health Insurance
• Retirement Benefits
• Education benefit available to full and part-time team members on their first day of employment.
• Earning potential up to $100,000+ annually
• Work week that meets your schedule
• Anticipated home time is 2 days off per week
• $30 pay per stop after the first stop
• Paid detention rate
• Driver's in this fleet average 2,500+ miles per week
• No touch freight and no backhauling through outside customers
• Less than 5% of shipments have extra stops
• Full serviced leased equipment
• No slip seating
• Option to enroll in our 401K plan
• Medical, Dental, Prescription and Vision Benefits offered
• Paid Days Off

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Merchant Wholesalers, Nondurable Goods
• Education Level: High school or GED