CDL A Driver - (Nights) Inexperienced Driver Class
About The Position
If you are currently employed at Smithfield, please log into Workday and submit your application through the Jobs Hub. 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. Apply Now! Your Opportunity Compensation: $19.95 hourly (pay by load after training is complete.) CDL training program for Drivers with a CDL class A license with less than 1 year of commercial driving experience.
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED, preferred.
- Current Class A CDL.
- 6 months driving experience preferred.
- 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).
- 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.
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.
- May perform other duties as assigned.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
