CDL Driver - PBL Market Haul

Smithfield Foods; Algona (IA); On-site; USD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in the food sector is seeking motivated individuals to join their team as CDL Drivers. This role involves safely transporting animals and ensuring compliance with safety and bio-security regulations. The company offers competitive wages and comprehensive benefits, making it an excellent opportunity for those looking to build a meaningful career. If you are passionate about working in a dynamic environment and have the necessary qualifications, this position could be the perfect fit for you.

Benefits

Comprehensive Health Insurance

Retirement Benefits

Career Growth Opportunities

Qualifications

• Must have a valid CDL and meet DOT requirements.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and handle animals.

Responsibilities

• Safely drives haul truck transporting animals to and from destinations.
• Maintains logs and complies with safety regulations.
• Handles shipping documents and prepares equipment.

Skills

CDL Experience

Animal Handling

Teamwork

Communication

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

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A great job-and a great future-awaits you at Smithfield Foods. We are an American food company with a leading position in packaged meats and fresh pork products. We're looking for motivated people who want to join our team and grow lasting and meaningful careers with us. Apply Now!

Your Opportunity

Our team members receive industry-leading wages and are eligible for great benefits packages:

• CDL Driver - Market Haul
• DAYS - Full Time
• Comprehensive Health Insurance, Retirement Benefits & MORE!

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The Market Haul Driver safely drives haul truck with capacity of more than thirty tons, transporting animals to and from specified farm or plant destinations.

Core Responsibilities

• Successfully completes a Road Test and be issued a certificate
• Properly prepares and evaluates equipment pre-trip and post-trip
• Works in single driver environment
• Handles shipping documents to ensure accuracy and timely submission
• Positions equipment properly to safely load and offload animals at farm or plant destination
• Drives day/night in variety of climates and traffic
• Maintains logs, DVIR, itinerary, and other paperwork as required
• Fuels up equipment and properly uses on-board computer (or turns in logs) daily
• Hooks up trailer to tractor, that includes backing under the trailer, raising landing gear and hooking up airlines
• Complies with all Bio-Security (BMS), Safety (IPS) and Environmental (EMS) management system's rules and regulations
• Complies with DOT rules and regulations
• Complies with all Smithfield established policies and procedures
• Reports problems encountered on the farm or designated plant through the swine movement ticket or farm condition report.
• Reads and understands the Smithfield emergency notification process knowing how and who to contact in case of an emergency

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.

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Meet DOT requirements
• At least 21 years of age
• No DUI/DWI or reckless driving convictions in last 10 years
• No DOT Recordable preventable accidents within the last three (3) years with a CMV
• No more than one (1) moving violation within the last three (3) years
• Meet minimum requirements to operate a CMV and have a current valid CDL issued from only one State
• Knowledge of FMCSR
• 1 year CDL experience desired or completion of 3rd Party Training
• Animal Handling experience preferred
• Complete all required information on the CDL Driver Application For Employment
• Be able to read and speak the English language
• Ability to work well with others in fast paced, dynamic environment.
• Ability to be respectful, approachable and team oriented while building strong working relationships and a positive work environment.
• Must be able to pass a DOT Physical upon initial hire

Relocation Package AvailableNo

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.