CDL A Driver - Market Haul (Nights)
About The Position
Smithfield Foods is seeking motivated individuals to join their team and build lasting careers. They are an American food company with a leading position in packaged meats and fresh pork products. This role involves a CDL training program for drivers with a CDL class A and at least 1 year of commercial driving experience. The core responsibilities include successfully completing driver training, adhering to safety procedures during driving and delivery, complying with all DOT rules and regulations, and promptly reporting accidents. The position requires a flexible schedule, including nights, weekends, and holidays.
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.
Nice To Haves
- High school diploma or GED, preferred.
Responsibilities
- Successfully complete a driver 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.
- Must be able to lift 50 pounds.
- Hook up trailer to tractor, this includes backing under the trailer, raising landing gear and hooking up airlines.
- Roll up and down landing gear that can require use of two hands and upper torso when on ground and one when gear clears the ground.
- Operate a manual transmission tractor.
- During pre-trip of equipment be able to climb into engine area; bend, stoop, and crawl to complete through pre-trip.
- 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.
- Move upper torso when backing may require leaning out of window to see blind spot and/or mirrors.
- 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
- Relocation Package Available
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
