CDL-A Driver

Smithfield Foods•Palo Alto, CA

26d•$100,000

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! THE VALUE YOU’LL BRING: The position summary states the general nature and purpose of the job. Overall accountabilities are defined in this section. 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 late 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. We offer competitive pay and outstanding benefits that fit your way of life. Earning potential up to $100,000+ annually 17 Days of PTO! Work schedules:6 and 1, 6 and 2, 5 and 2 (Tues-Sat), (Sun-Thurs), (Sat-Wed) Anticipated home time is 2 days off per week (48 hours) Paid detention rate Drivers in this fleet should average minimum 2,500+ miles per week No touch freight and no backhauling through outside customers Less than 5% of shipments have extra stops No travel to New York, New England or the western states Full serviced leased equipment No slip seating Option to enroll in our 401K plan Medical, Dental, Prescription and Vision Benefits offered Paid Days Off

Requirements

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

Responsibilities

Transport and deliver freight over the road over long distances in a safe, efficient, timely and legal manner.
Complete all necessary paperwork and maintain records required under state and federal laws and regulations.
Ensure that all operations are in compliance with state and federal laws and regulations.
Represent the Company and the trucking industry in a professional manner.

Benefits

Medical, Dental, Prescription and Vision Benefits offered
Paid Days Off
Option to enroll in our 401K plan
Relocation Package Available
Smithfield is proud to offer robust, flexible and affordable benefit plans and programs to support our team members and their loved ones, and with out-of-pocket costs, on average, 20 percent less than plans offered by other employers.
Beyond our medical plans, our Be Well programs offer tools and resources to enhance your quality of life, at no additional cost.
These programs are uniquely tailored to our Smithfield team and provide support for elective surgeries, weight loss, mental health, cancer, kidney disease, diabetes, smoking cessation, asthma, maternity management and more.
Our company invests in your future.
We offer comprehensive training and professional development programs designed to help you reach your full potential.
Our partnership with GUILD supports your continuing education with tuition assistance covering English language learning and various certificate programs, while our leadership development initiatives nurture high-potential talent.
For those looking to build specialized skills, we offer apprenticeship programs that combine hands-on experience with focused learning.
We also offer unique benefits like our Smithfield Scholarship Program for employees’ children.
Smithfield’s 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.