Shag Driver I

Smithfield Foods•Des Moines, IA

9d•Onsite

About The Position

Smithfield is looking for motivated people to join their team and grow lasting and meaningful careers with them. This position works in the distribution area of the plant and is responsible for operating a shag (semi-tractor) truck with hydraulic lifts to move refrigerated trailers and tankers around a warehouse or storage yard.

Requirements

Valid Class Driver's License.
Clean driving record.
Ability to safely operate a forklift.
General mechanical knowledge.
Ability to work independently with minimal supervision and efficiently and effectively manage time.
Must be able to work flexible hours; possibly to work overtime, 6 to 7 days per week during peak times, and holidays.

Nice To Haves

Bilingual (preferred) and able to work with a diverse workforce.

Responsibilities

Using a semi-tractor, move refrigerated trailers and tankers around the plant yard and some to the cold storage warehouse across from the facility.
Perform routine light maintenance on equipment (cleanliness, pre-inspection, etc.).
Set and monitor unit temperatures according to individual customer requests.
Complete shag fee and wash out tickets.
Open and close trailers doors and seal (push and pull).
Crawl up and down a ladder to and from semi-tractor approximately 25 times or more per hour.

Benefits

Hourly Competitive Starting Pay – $23.85/hour
Comprehensive Health Insurance
Retirement Benefits
Education benefit available to full and part-time Smithfield team members upon meeting eligibility requirements
Opportunities for career growth and professional development
Comprehensive training and professional development programs
LinkedIn Learning access
Tuition assistance covering English language learning, high school completion, and degree programs
Leadership development initiatives
Smithfield Scholarship Program for employees’ children
Education Reimbursement Program
Robust, flexible and affordable benefit plans and programs
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