CDL A Driver - Feed Delivery (Night Shift)

Smithfield Foods; Tarboro (NC); On-site; USD 68,000 - 83,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation package

Job summary

Smithfield Foods is seeking a Feed Haul Driver in Tarboro, NC, to complete a driver training program and operate with a strong focus on safety and animal welfare. The role requires a Class A CDL and CMV experience, with a flexible schedule including nights, weekends, and holidays.

Relocation support may be available. The position offers meaningful work within a leading food company committed to safety and compliance.

Qualifications

• CMV Class A driving experience required.
• High school diploma or GED preferred.
• DOT medical card eligibility upon hire.
• Flexible schedule including nights, weekends, and holidays.

Responsibilities

• Complete driver training program.
• Follow safety procedures while driving, delivering feed or loading with animal welfare as a priority.
• Comply with DOT rules and regulations.
• Report accidents promptly to proper authorities.
• Comply with all rules set forth by the receiving agent.

Skills

CMV Class A driving experience

Flexible schedule

DOT medical card eligibility

Education

High school diploma or GED

Current Class A CDL

Job description

Your Opportunity

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.

Compensation

Feed Haul Driver Average After Training: $75,000/year

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.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED, preferred.
• Current Class A CDL.
• 1 year of CMV Class A 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

• 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.

Relocation Package Available Yes

EEO Information

Smithfield is an equal opportunity employer committed to workplace diversity. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, gender identity, protected veterans status, status as a disabled individual or any other protected group status or non-job characteristic as directed by law.

If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment selection process, please call us at 757-357-1595.