CDL Driver - PBL Market Haul

Smithfield Foods • Algona, IA

101d • Onsite

About The Position

Smithfield Foods is seeking a motivated CDL Driver for Market Haul to join our team in Algona, IA. This position involves safely driving a haul truck with a capacity of more than thirty tons, transporting animals to and from specified farm or plant destinations. Our team members receive industry-leading wages and are eligible for great benefits packages, including comprehensive health insurance and retirement benefits. We are committed to providing a great job and a great future for our employees.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Meet DOT requirements.
• At least 21 years of age.
• No DUI/DWI or reckless driving convictions in the 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.
• 1 year CDL experience desired or completion of 3rd Party Training.
• Animal Handling experience preferred.
• Be able to read and speak the English language.
• Ability to work well with others in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
• Ability to be respectful, approachable, and team-oriented while building strong working relationships.

Nice To Haves

• 1 year CDL experience desired.
• Animal Handling experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Successfully completes a Road Test and is 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, including 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.

Benefits

• Comprehensive Health Insurance.
• Retirement Benefits.
• Tuition assistance covering English language learning and various certificate programs.
• Education Reimbursement Program for furthering formal education.
• Smithfield Scholarship Program for employees' children.
• Apprenticeship programs that combine hands-on experience with focused learning.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Merchant Wholesalers, Nondurable Goods
• Education Level: High school or GED