CDL Driver - Ag Provision

Smithfield Foods; Warsaw (NC); On-site; USD 30,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Smithfield Foods is seeking an experienced CDL Driver to operate a route-based truck, service farms, and transport product to facilities. Local Magnolia area; flexibility for nights, weekends, and holidays as needed.

The role requires a valid Class A or B CDL, a clean driving record, and the ability to pass DOT screenings and a background check. Training pay starts at $22.25 per hour, with progression to PBL based on performance.

Qualifications

• CDL driving experience of 1 year or more required.
• Must have valid Class A or B CDL with clean driving record.
• DOT medical card and background/drug screen compliance.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds and work on a flexible schedule.

Responsibilities

• Complete assigned route safely and on time.
• Perform pre-trip and post-trip inspections on vehicle.
• Coordinate with dispatchers to ensure proper scheduling.
• Follow safety procedures for transporting goods.

Skills

CDL Driving

Safe Driving Record

Route Delivery

Pre-trip Inspections

Education

Highschool Diploma or GED

Tools

GPS Navigation

Job description

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.

Your Opportunity - Grow your career with us and go the distance!

Compensation $22.25 Training Pay then PBL - EXPERIENCED CDL DRIVERS (1 yr or more exp).

Must have 1 year or more CDL Driving Experience + Good Driving Record!

• LOCAL** Magnolia and surrounding areas.

Responsible for driving ADU truck on a route-oriented basis to various farms, servicing ADU containers, and transporting product to a rendering facility to be offloaded.

Core Responsibilities

• Complete assigned route in a safe and productive manner.

Perform pre-trip and post trip inspections on vehicle to ensure that equipment is in good working condition.

• Collaborate with other drivers and dispatchers to insure scheduling.
• Follow appropriate safety procedures for transporting dangerous goods.
• Read and interpret maps, and written directions to determine vehicle routes.

Operate equipment, such as truck cab computers, CB radios, telephones and GPS systems, to exchange necessary information with dispatchers, supervisors, and other driver.

• Complete and turn in all paperwork and related documentation upon completion of shift.
• Incumbent will be responsible for understanding and complying with company SIPS, EMS and BMS policies and procedures while performing their job duties.
• Report all environmental issues immediately to their supervisor.

Read and understand the company’s emergency notification process and will be responsible for reviewing that policy at their work site.

• Any other duties as assigned.

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.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals to perform the essential functions.

• Highschool Diploma or GED required.
• 1 Year Minimum CDL Driving Experience.
• Valid Class A or B Commercial Driver's License with acceptable driving record. Class A preferred
• Meet DOT requirements. (Pass background, drug screen, and physical).
• Must have acceptable driving record.

Must be able to work a flexible schedule (NIGHTS, WEEKENDS, & HOLIDAYS as required.)

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. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• 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 No

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.