CDL A Driver - (Part Time /Weekends)

Smithfield Foods•Tarboro, NC

About The Position

Smithfield is hiring a part-time CDL A Driver for weekend work. The role involves driving a tractor-trailer to deliver feed and transport animals, with animal welfare as the foremost concern. Drivers must complete a training program, follow safety procedures and Department of Transportation regulations, comply with receiving-agent rules, and promptly report accidents. Compensation is $22.25 per hour during training and $25.50 per hour after training is complete. A relocation package is available.

Requirements

Current Class A CDL.
At least one year of CMV Class A commercial driving experience.
At least 21 years old.
Acceptable driving record.
Ability to obtain a DOT medical card upon hire.
Ability to work a flexible schedule, including nights, weekends, and holidays.
Ability to lift 50 pounds.
Ability to connect a trailer to a tractor, including backing under the trailer, raising landing gear, and connecting airlines.
Ability to operate a manual-transmission tractor.
Ability to climb into the engine area and bend, stoop, and crawl during equipment pre-trip inspections.
Ability to open and close trailer gates and doors to load and unload animals.
Ability to get in and out of a cab in tight spaces and move the upper torso while backing, including leaning out of a window to see blind spots or mirrors.
Ability to read and understand the Smithfield emergency notification process.

Nice To Haves

High school diploma or GED.

Responsibilities

Successfully complete a driver training program.
Follow required and recommended safety procedures while driving, delivering feed, and loading or unloading, prioritizing animal welfare.
Comply with all DOT rules and regulations.
Promptly report accidents through the proper authorities.
Comply with rules established by the receiving agent.
Report problems encountered on the farm or at the designated plant through the swine movement ticket or farm condition report.
Understand the Smithfield emergency notification process, including how and whom to contact in an emergency.
Perform other duties as assigned.