CDL Driver/Dispatcher - Waverly, VA

Smithfield Foods•Waverly, VA

17h•Onsite

About The Position

The Dispatcher/Driver utilizes trucks, drivers and product to ensure the timely, complete and accurate delivery of product. This role involves monitoring drivers and coordinating trucks for efficient pickup and delivery, scheduling loads according to priority and available equipment, and monitoring and scheduling company sanitation employees. The position also requires working with the garage on prioritizing repairs, maintaining excellent communication between all departments, receiving incoming calls from farms & drivers, handling issues accordingly, and logging all issues that pertain to transportation and production. Additionally, the role involves maintaining department records such as DVIR’s, On-time tracking and Departure schedules, monitoring Samsura for on-time tracking and departure, and working closely with the transportation supervisor to dispatch and assign loads. The CDL Driver/Dispatcher will also drive a CDL class A commercial vehicle and haul loads as needed, ensuring compliance with all Smithfield Hog Production policies and procedures, including environmental and safety policies. This role may also assist with special projects as assigned and perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

High school diploma or general education degree (GED), required.
CDL class A license and 1 year driving experience required.
Ability to work well in a team-based environment with limited supervision.
Computer literate and proficient in Microsoft Software.
Ability to work a flexible schedule.
Day, night and weekend work required.
Ability to work well with others in fast paced, dynamic environment.
Ability to be respectful, approachable and team oriented while building strong working relationships and a positive work environment.

Nice To Haves

Previous dispatch experience is preferred.
For internal candidates with 4+ years of experience with the company, the Company has the discretion to waive educational requirements.

Responsibilities

Monitors drivers on duty and coordinates trucks for efficient pickup and delivery.
Schedule loads according to priority and available equipment.
Monitors and schedules company sanitation employees.
Works with garage on prioritizing repairs.
Maintains excellent communication between all departments.
Receives incoming calls from farms & drivers.
Handles issues accordingly.
Logs all issues that pertain to transportation and production.
Maintains dept. records such as DVIR’s, On-time tracking and Departure schedules
Monitors Samsura for on-time tracking and departure.
Work closely with transportation supervisor to dispatch and assign loads.
Drives CDL class A commercial vehicle and hauls loads as needed
Responsible for being in compliance with all policies and procedures which Smithfield Hog Production subscribes (to include environmental and safety policies).
Assists with special projects as assigned.

Benefits

Robust, flexible and affordable benefit plans and programs
Medical plans with out-of-pocket costs, on average, 20 percent less than plans offered by other employers.
Be Well programs offer tools and resources to enhance your quality of life, at no additional cost.
Support for elective surgeries, weight loss, mental health, cancer, kidney disease, diabetes, smoking cessation, asthma, maternity management and more.
Comprehensive training and professional development programs
LinkedIn Learning access on-demand courses, professional certificates, and skill-based training
Tuition assistance covering English language learning, high school completion, and degree programs
Leadership development initiatives
Smithfield Scholarship Program for employees’ children.
Education Reimbursement Program provides financial reimbursement to team members who want to further their formal education by obtaining a GED/High School Equivalency (HSE) Diploma or by pursuing an academic degree at an accredited college or university that is not a Guild learning partner.