CDL A Driver - Market Haul
Smithfield Foods•Milan, MO
•$100,000
About The Position
Smithfield is hiring a CDL Class A Driver for market hauling. Drivers complete a training program and follow required safety procedures while driving and while loading or unloading, with animal welfare as the foremost concern. The role requires compliance with DOT regulations and receiving-agent rules, and prompt reporting of accidents. Drivers may also perform other duties as assigned.
Requirements
- Current Class A CDL.
- At least 1 year of CMV Class A 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 hook up a trailer to a tractor, including backing under the trailer, raising landing gear, and hooking up airlines.
- Ability to operate landing gear, which may require using both hands and the upper torso while on the ground.
- Ability to operate a manual transmission tractor.
- Ability to climb into the engine area and bend, stoop, and crawl during equipment pre-trips.
- Ability to open and close trailer gates and doors to load and unload animals.
- Ability to get in and out of the cab in tight spaces such as fuel islands.
- Ability to move the upper torso while backing, potentially leaning out of the window to see blind spots and/or mirrors.
- High school diploma or GED preferred.
Nice To Haves
- High school diploma or GED.
Responsibilities
- Successfully complete a driver training program.
- Follow required and recommended safety procedures while driving and while delivering feed or loading and unloading, with animal welfare as the foremost concern.
- Comply with all DOT rules and regulations.
- Promptly report accidents through proper authorities.
- Comply with all rules set forth by the receiving agent.
- Report problems encountered on the farm or 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.
Benefits
- Annual earnings of up to $100,000.
- Relocation package available: No.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
