CDL A Driver - Live Haul

Smithfield Foods • Waverly, VA

9d • Onsite

About The Position

Smithfield is seeking a CDL A Driver for their Live Haul team. This role involves safely transporting animals while adhering to all DOT regulations and company policies. The company emphasizes a culture of respect, accountability, and a commitment to feeding people sustainably. Smithfield offers opportunities for growth, professional development, and a supportive work environment.

Requirements

• Current Class A CDL.
• Previous 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).
• High school diploma or GED, preferred.
• Ability to lift 50 pounds.

Nice To Haves

• CDL training program for Drivers with a CDL class A with 1 year of commercial driving experience.

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 primary 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 may require significant physical effort.
• Operate a manual transmission tractor.
• Perform through 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 confined spaces.
• Maneuver the vehicle, potentially leaning out of the window for visibility.
• Report problems encountered on the farm or designated plant using the swine movement ticket or farm condition report.
• Understand and follow the Smithfield emergency notification process.

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 offering tools and resources for quality of life.
• Comprehensive training and professional development programs.
• LinkedIn Learning access for on-demand courses, professional certificates, and skill-based training.
• Tuition assistance for English language learning, high school completion, and degree programs through partnership with Guild.
• Leadership development initiatives.
• Smithfield Scholarship Program for employees’ children.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED