CDL A Driver - Market Haul (Nights)

About the role

Have a seat at our table. 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

• Successfully complete a driver 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.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. May perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals to perform the essential functions.

• 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.

Requirements

• 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.