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Smithfield Foods

Produces packaged meats and pork products

Class A CDL Driver - Feed Haul

Truck & Heavy Vehicle DrivingUpdated on Nov 13
Full-timeCoffey, MO, USANo salary listed

About the Job

Requirements

  • A current Class A commercial driver's license is required.
  • At least one year of Class A commercial motor vehicle driving experience is required.
  • Applicants must be at least 21 years old.
  • Applicants must have an acceptable driving record.
  • Applicants must be able to obtain a Department of Transportation medical card upon hire.
  • Applicants must be able to work a flexible schedule, including nights, weekends, and holidays.
  • Applicants must be able to lift 50 pounds.
  • Applicants must be able to operate a manual transmission tractor.
  • Applicants must be able to climb into the engine area and bend, stoop, and crawl during equipment pre-trips.
  • Applicants must be able to open and close trailer gates and doors for loading and unloading.
  • Applicants must be able to move their upper torso when backing, including leaning out of a window to see blind spots or mirrors.
  • Applicants must be able to read and understand the emergency notification process and know whom to contact in an emergency.

Responsibilities

  • Successfully complete a driver training program.
  • Follow required and recommended safety procedures while driving and while delivering feed or loading and unloading, with animal welfare as the foremost concern.
  • Comply with Department of Transportation rules and regulations.
  • Promptly report all accidents through the proper authorities.
  • Comply with all rules set forth by the receiving agent.
  • Hook up the trailer to the tractor, including backing under the trailer, raising the landing gear, and connecting the airlines.
  • Roll up and down the landing gear using the required two-handed and upper-torso movements while it is on the ground, and one hand after it clears the ground.
  • Get in and out of the cab in tight places, such as fuel islands.
  • Report problems encountered on the farm or designated plant through the swine movement ticket or farm condition report.
  • Perform other duties as assigned.

Desired Qualifications

  • A high school diploma or GED is preferred.

About the Company

Smithfield Foods

Produces packaged meats and pork products

Smithfield Foods produces and distributes pork and other packaged meats in the United States and around the world. It works by partnering with U.S. farmers to source hogs, processing the meat into a range of brands, and selling to retailers, foodservice, and other customers. The company differentiates itself with a large scale, a broad brand portfolio, and long-standing farming relationships that help ensure steady supply. Its goal is to responsibly meet global demand for quality protein.

Company size
10,001+
Company stage
IPO
Headquarters
Sioux Falls, SD
Founded
1936

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