CDL A Driver - Live Haul

About the role

If you are currently employed at Smithfield, please log into Workday and submit your application through the Jobs Hub. 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. Apply Now! Your Opportunity

Compensation

* Live Haul Driver's Average After Training: $85,000/yearly CDL training program for Drivers with a CDL class A with 1 year of commercial driving experience required. Core 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.
• 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. 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.