Fleet Driver - Wichita, KS (Local) - $3,000 Sign-on Bonus!

Smithfield Foods, Inc.; Wichita (KS); On-site; USD 72,000 - 88,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K plan

Medical, Dental, Vision benefits

Paid Days Off

Job summary

Smithfield Foods is seeking professional truck drivers to operate late model Freightliner tractors pulling 53’ reefer trailers. Drivers are dispatched to plants and distribution centers with a home daily schedule and a focus on safety and customer service.

Earn potential up to $80,000+ annually plus PTO. Schedule options include Sunday–Thursday or Tuesday–Saturday with 12-hour shifts and non-drive time pay. Benefits include medical, dental, vision, and a 401K plan.

Qualifications

• 1-year CDL Class A driving tractor trailer or reefer experience required.
• Must be at least 21 years of age.
• High School Diploma or GED preferred.
• Ability to work well with others in a fast paced, dynamic environment.

Responsibilities

• Operate a Commercial Motor Vehicle (CMV) in compliance with DOT and company standards.
• Perform pre-trip and post-trip inspections and complete DVIRs daily.
• Transport loads according to dispatch instructions, ensuring load security and biosecurity compliance.
• Maintain Hours of Service (HOS) logs via ELD or paper logs when required.
• Report accidents, citations, and equipment defects promptly.
• Participate in driver safety meetings and required training programs.
• Keep assigned truck clean and report maintenance needs.
• Perform additional duties under weekly guarantee including trailer washouts, fueling, spotting, weighing, and reporting maintenance issues.

Skills

CDL Class A

1 year experience

Team oriented

Safety conscious

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

ELD

Job description

If you are currently employed at Smithfield, please log into Workday and submit your application through the Jobs Hub.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. Apply Now!Job DescriptionTHE VALUE YOU’LL BRING:The position summary states the general nature and purpose of the job. Overall accountabilities are defined in this section.Our drivers enjoy a great balance between work and life, as well as competitive compensation. As a professional truck driver with Smithfield Foods, you are assigned late model Freightliner tractors to pull 53’ reefer trailers and are dispatched to our plants, company distribution centers, and customer distribution centers. Safe driving, customer service, and effective decision making is the key to success in this position.We offer competitive pay and outstanding benefits that fit your way of life.Earning potential up to $80,000+ annually plus PTO!Schedule: This position operates on either a Sunday–Thursday or Tuesday–Saturday schedule. Morning and Evening shifts available.Home daily scheduleMileage: 1,800–2,000 miles per weekLoads: 10+ weekly, No touch freight-mixture of drop/hook and live load/unloadHours: Shift up to 12hrs/daySlip-seating: Required/Day CabsShifts: Tuesday-Saturday or Sunday-ThursdayNon-Drive Time Pay: Flat dollar rate for non-drive timeRoute: All routes operate within a 300-mile radiusFull serviced leased equipmentOption to enroll in our 401K planMedical, Dental, Prescription and Vision Benefits offeredPaid Days OffWHAT YOU’LL DO:The below 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.Operate a Commercial Motor Vehicle (CMV) in compliance with DOT and company standards.Perform pre-trip and post-trip inspections and complete DVIRs daily.Transport loads according to dispatch instructions, ensuring proper load security and biosecurity compliance.Maintain accurate Hours of Service (HOS) logs via ELD or paper logs when required.Report all accidents, citations, and equipment defects promptly.Participate in scheduled driver safety meetings and required training programs.Keep assigned truck clean and report maintenance needs.Perform additional duties under weekly guarantee, including trailer washouts, fueling, spotting, weighing, and reporting maintenance issues.IndSPR-CorpWHAT WE’RE SEEKING: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.Must be at least 21 years of age.1-year CDL Class A driving tractor trailer or reefer experience required.High School Diploma or GED preferred.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.Physical Demands & Work EnvironmentTo 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.This work is physically demanding and can require the use of some or all body parts and muscle groups. Some positions may require repetitive overhead lifting up to 30 lbs, single lifting of heavy objects which can weigh up to 60 lbs, or lifting of objects using mechanical assistance.EEO InformationSmithfield 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.