CDL A Driver - Feed Delivery

Smithfield Foods • Bladenboro, NC

3d

About The Position

Smithfield is hiring a CDL Class A driver to deliver feed. The role requires completing a driver training program and safely driving, delivering feed, and loading and unloading, with animal welfare as the foremost concern. Drivers must comply with DOT rules and regulations, report accidents promptly through the proper authorities, and follow rules set by the receiving agent. The average annual earnings for a Feed Haul Driver after training are $75,000.

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 that may require use of both hands and the upper torso while on the ground, and one hand after the gear clears the ground.
• Ability to operate a manual transmission tractor.
• Ability to climb into the engine area and bend, stoop, and crawl to complete a thorough equipment pre-trip inspection.
• 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, potentially leaning out of the window to see blind spots and/or mirrors.

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, 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 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed