CDL A Driver - Market Haul (Nights)

Smithfield Foods•Clinton, NC

16h•Onsite

About The Position

Smithfield is seeking a CDL A Driver for a Market Haul position, primarily working nights. This role involves successfully completing a driver training program and adhering to all safety procedures while driving and handling animals. The driver will comply with DOT rules and regulations, report accidents promptly, and follow guidelines set by the receiving agent. This position is responsible for the safe and efficient transportation of goods, with a strong emphasis on animal welfare.

Requirements

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

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

Average Salary After Training: $85,000/year
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 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
Leadership development initiatives
Smithfield Scholarship Program for employees’ children.
Education Reimbursement Program provides financial reimbursement to team members who want to further their formal education by obtaining a GED/High School Equivalency (HSE) Diploma or by pursuing an academic degree at an accredited college or university that is not a Guild learning partner.