CDL A Driver - Market Haul (Nights)

Smithfield Foods • Milan, MO

16h • $100,000

About The Position

Smithfield is hiring a CDL A Driver for market haul work. The driver transports and delivers animals, following applicable safety procedures, animal-welfare priorities, Department of Transportation rules, and receiving-agent requirements. The role requires completing a driver training program and promptly reporting accidents. The position may also involve other duties as assigned. Compensation is advertised as earning up to $100,000 annually.

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 connecting airlines.
• Ability to raise and lower landing gear, which may require use of 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 places, such as fuel islands.
• Ability to move the upper torso while backing, including leaning out of the window to see blind spots or mirrors when needed.
• Ability to report problems encountered on a farm or at a designated plant through a swine movement ticket or farm condition report.
• Ability to read and understand Smithfield's emergency notification process, including whom to contact in an emergency.

Nice To Haves

• High school diploma or GED preferred.

Responsibilities

• Successfully complete a driver training program.
• Follow required and recommended safety procedures while driving, delivering feed, or loading and unloading, with animal welfare as the foremost concern.
• Comply with all DOT rules and regulations.
• Promptly report all accidents through the proper authorities.
• Comply with all rules set forth by the receiving agent.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: High school or GED