Market Haul CDL Driver

Smithfield Foods•Algona, IA

4d•Onsite

About The Position

Smithfield Foods is seeking motivated individuals to join their team as Market Haul CDL Drivers. This opportunity is ideal for drivers with a CDL class A permit or a CDL class A license with less than one year of commercial driving experience, as the company offers a CDL training program. Smithfield Foods is a leading American food company specializing in packaged meats and fresh pork products, offering a path for lasting and meaningful careers.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED, preferred.
Current Class A CDL or permit.
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).

Nice To Haves

Previous driving experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Successfully complete a 5-7 week training program.
Follows required and recommended safety procedures while driving, delivering feed or loading and unloading with animal welfare being the foremost concern.
Complies with all DOT rules and regulations.
Reports all accidents promptly through proper authorities.
Complies with all rules set forth by the receiving agent.
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.