CDL Driver - Market Haul

Smithfield Foods•Algona, IA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Smithfield Foods is seeking motivated individuals to join their team as CDL Drivers for Market Haul. This role involves safely driving a haul truck with a capacity of over thirty tons to transport animals to and from specified farm or plant destinations. Team members receive industry-leading wages and are eligible for great benefits packages. The company is an American food company with a leading position in packaged meats and fresh pork products, offering opportunities for lasting and meaningful careers.

Requirements

High School Diploma or GED required.
Meet DOT requirements.
At least 21 years of age.
No DUI/DWI or reckless driving convictions in last 10 years.
No DOT Recordable preventable accidents within the last three (3) years with a CMV.
No more than one (1) moving violation within the last three (3) years.
Meet minimum requirements to operate a CMV and have a current valid CDL issued from only one State.
Knowledge of FMCSR.
Be able to read and speak the English language.
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.
Must be able to pass a DOT Physical upon initial hire.

Nice To Haves

1 year CDL experience desired.
Completion of 3rd Party Training.
Animal Handling experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Safely drives haul truck with capacity of more than thirty tons, transporting animals to and from specified farm or plant destinations.
Successfully completes a Road Test and be issued a certificate.
Properly prepares and evaluates equipment pre-trip and post-trip.
Works in a single driver environment.
Handles shipping documents to ensure accuracy and timely submission.
Positions equipment properly to safely load and offload animals at farm or plant destination.
Drives day/night in a variety of climates and traffic.
Maintains logs, DVIR, itinerary, and other paperwork as required.
Fuels up equipment and properly uses on-board computer (or turns in logs) daily.
Hooks up trailer to tractor, which includes backing under the trailer, raising landing gear and hooking up airlines.
Complies with all Bio-Security (BMS), Safety (IPS) and Environmental (EMS) management system’s rules and regulations.
Complies with DOT rules and regulations.
Complies with all Smithfield established policies and procedures.
Reports problems encountered on the farm or designated plant through the swine movement ticket or farm condition report.
Reads and understands the Smithfield emergency notification process knowing how and who to contact in case of an emergency.