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Smithfield Foods

Produces packaged meats and pork products

CDL A Driver

Truck & Heavy Vehicle DrivingUpdated on Nov 15
Full-time$85k /yr

About the Job

Requirements

  • A current Class A commercial driver's license is required.
  • Previous driving experience is required; the posting specifies that one year of driving experience is required.
  • Applicants must be at least 21 years old and 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 and perform the described trailer, tractor, and physical tasks, including operating a manual-transmission tractor.
  • Applicants must be able to read and understand the Smithfield 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, delivering feed, or loading and unloading, with animal welfare as the foremost concern.
  • Comply with Department of Transportation rules and regulations and all rules set by the receiving agent.
  • Promptly report all accidents through the proper authorities.
  • Hook up trailers to tractors, including backing under the trailer, raising landing gear, and connecting airlines.
  • Roll landing gear up and down, including using the upper torso and hands as needed.
  • During equipment pre-trips, climb into the engine area and bend, stoop, or crawl to inspect equipment thoroughly.
  • Open and close trailer gates and doors to load and unload animals.
  • Enter and exit the cab in tight spaces, such as fuel islands, and move the upper torso while backing as needed to see blind spots and mirrors.
  • Report problems encountered on farms or at designated plants through the swine movement ticket or farm condition report.

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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