CDL Driver - Market Haul Milan

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 commercial driving experience.

Responsibilities

• Successfully complete a 5-7 week 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.
• May perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED, preferred.
• Current Class A CDL.
• Previous driving experience preferred.
• 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 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 a thorough 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.