CDL A Driver- Feed Delivery (Night)

Smithfield Foods • Bladenboro, NC

13d

About The Position

Smithfield is hiring a CDL A Driver to deliver feed. The role includes completing driver training and safely driving, delivering, loading, and unloading feed, with animal welfare as the foremost concern. Drivers must comply with DOT regulations and receiving-agent rules, promptly report accidents, and report problems encountered on farms or at designated plants using the required reports. Other duties may be assigned. The average annual compensation after training is $75,000.

Requirements

• Current Class A CDL.
• At least 1 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 hook up a trailer to a tractor, including backing under the trailer, raising landing gear, and hooking up airlines.
• Ability to operate landing gear, including rolling it up and down using the required upper-body strength and coordination.
• 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, such as fuel islands.
• Ability to move the upper torso while backing, potentially leaning out of the window to see blind spots 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, loading, or unloading feed, with animal welfare as the foremost concern.
• 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 farms or at designated plants through the swine movement ticket or farm condition report.
• Understand the Smithfield emergency notification process, including how and whom to contact in an emergency.

What This Job Offers

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