CDL Driver - Ag Provision

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

Local position in Magnolia and surrounding areas for experienced CDL drivers (1+ years of experience). Responsible for driving ADU truck on a route-oriented basis to various farms, servicing ADU containers, and transporting product to a rendering facility to be offloaded.

Responsibilities

• Complete assigned route in a safe and productive manner.
• Perform pre-trip and post-trip inspections on vehicle to ensure that equipment is in good working condition.
• Collaborate with other drivers and dispatchers to ensure scheduling.
• Follow appropriate safety procedures for transporting dangerous goods.
• Read and interpret maps and written directions to determine vehicle routes.
• Operate equipment such as truck cab computers, CB radios, telephones, and GPS systems to exchange necessary information with dispatchers, supervisors, and other drivers.
• Complete and turn in all paperwork and related documentation upon completion of shift.
• Understand and comply with company SIPS, EMS, and BMS policies and procedures while performing job duties.
• Report all environmental issues immediately to supervisor.
• Read and understand the company’s emergency notification process and review that policy at the work site.
• Perform any other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED required.
• 1+ years of CDL driving experience.
• Valid Class A or B Commercial Driver's License with acceptable driving record (Class A preferred).
• Meet DOT requirements (pass background check, drug screen, and physical).
• Must be able to work a flexible schedule, including nights, weekends, and holidays as required.

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 inspections, 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, which 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.

Pay

$21.75 per hour plus performance-based pay (PBL).