CDL Driver - Market Haul

Smithfield Foods•Milan, MO

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Smithfield Foods is an American food company with a leading position in packaged meats and fresh pork products. They are looking for motivated individuals to join their team and build lasting careers. This role involves a CDL training program for drivers with a Class A license.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED, preferred.
Current Class A CDL.
Previous driving experience preferred.
At least 21 years old.
Acceptable driving record.
Ability to obtain a DOT medical card upon hire.
Must be able to work a flexible schedule (nights, weekends, and holidays).
Must be able to lift 50 pounds.
Hook up trailer to tractor, this includes backing under the trailer, raising landing gear and hooking up airlines.
Roll up and down landing gear that can require use of two hands and upper torso when on ground and one when gear clears the ground.
Operate a manual transmission tractor.
During pre-trip of equipment be able to climb into engine area; bend, stoop, and crawl to complete through pre-trip.
Open and close trailer gates and doors to load and unload animals.
Get in and out of cab in tight places such as fuel islands.
Move upper torso when backing may require leaning out of window to see blind spot and/or mirrors.
Report problems encountered on the farm or designated plant through the swine movement ticket or farm condition report.
Read and understand the Smithfield emergency notification process knowing how and who to contact in case of an emergency.

Responsibilities

Successfully complete a 5-7 week training program.
Follow required and recommended safety procedures while driving, delivering feed, or loading and unloading, with animal welfare as the primary concern.
Comply with all DOT rules and regulations.
Report all accidents promptly through proper authorities.
Comply with all rules set forth by the receiving agent.
May perform other duties 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 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 to on-demand courses, professional certificates, and skill-based training.
Partnership with Guild supports continuing education with 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 for obtaining a GED/High School Equivalency (HSE) Diploma or pursuing an academic degree at an accredited college or university that is not a Guild learning partner.