CDL A Driver - Live Haul

About the role

When you join Smithfield, you become part of something special – 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.

Responsibilities

The Live Haul Driver role involves successfully completing a driver training program and following required and recommended safety procedures while driving, delivering feed or loading and unloading with animal welfare being the foremost concern. The driver must comply with all DOT rules and regulations, report all accidents promptly through proper authorities, and comply with all rules set forth by the receiving agent.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED, preferred
• Current Class A CDL
• Previous 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

The work environment characteristics & physical demands described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• 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

Pay

Average compensation after training: $90,000/yearly