CDL A Driver - Feed Delivery (Nights)

When you join Smithfield, you become part of a company that's sustainably feeding people around the world, producing good food the right way with respect for our people, animals, communities, and planet. With opportunities across locations and functions, a culture grounded in our Core Four values—gratitude, communication, respect, and accountability—and a strong commitment to learning, collaboration, and innovation, Smithfield offers challenging and rewarding careers where you can grow, contribute, and make a real impact.

About the Role

CDL training program for Drivers with a CDL Class A and 1 year of commercial driving experience required.

Compensation:

• Market Hog Driver Average Salary After Training: $85,000/year
• Feed Delivery Driver Average Salary After Training: $75,000/year

Responsibilities

• Successfully complete a driver training program.
• Follow required and recommended safety procedures while driving, delivering feed, or loading and unloading, with animal welfare as the foremost 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.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED (preferred).
• Current Class A CDL.
• 1 year of commercial driving experience required.
• 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).

Work Environment & Physical Demands

• Must be able to lift 50 pounds.
• Hook up trailer to tractor, including backing under the trailer, raising landing gear, and hooking up airlines.
• Roll up and down landing gear, which may require use of two hands and upper torso when on the ground and one when gear clears the ground.
• Operate a manual transmission tractor.
• During pre-trip of equipment, be able to climb into the engine area; bend, stoop, and crawl to complete a thorough pre-trip.
• Open and close trailer gates and doors to load and unload animals.
• Get in and out of the cab in tight places such as fuel islands.
• Move upper torso when backing; may require leaning out of the window to see blind spots 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.