CDL A Driver - Live Haul (Night Shift)
About The Position
Smithfield is hiring a CDL A Driver for live haul work. The role involves completing driver training and safely driving, delivering feed, and loading and unloading animals, with animal welfare as the foremost concern. Drivers must comply with Department of Transportation regulations and receiving-agent rules, and promptly report accidents. Other duties may be assigned. The position requires a current Class A CDL, previous driving experience, and at least one year of commercial driving experience. Drivers must be at least 21 years old, have an acceptable driving record, and be able to obtain a DOT medical card upon hire. A high school diploma or GED is preferred. The schedule must be flexible and may include nights, weekends, and holidays. Compensation is advertised as up to $100,000 per year.
Requirements
- Current Class A CDL.
- At least one year of commercial driving experience.
- Previous 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 a manual transmission tractor.
- Ability to perform pre-trip inspections involving climbing into the engine area, bending, stooping, and crawling.
- 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, including leaning out of a window to view 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, delivering feed, and loading or unloading, keeping animal welfare foremost.
- Comply with all DOT rules and regulations.
- Promptly report accidents through the proper authorities.
- Comply with all rules set forth by the receiving agent.
- Report problems encountered on the farm or at the designated plant through the swine movement ticket or farm condition report.
- Read and understand Smithfield's emergency notification process, including whom to contact in an emergency.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Benefits
- Compensation of up to $100,000 per year.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
High school or GED
