CDL A Driver - 3rd Party Driver Class (Feed & Market Haul) Nights
Core
Drive Class A tractor-trailers to transport feed to farms and market animals to processing plants, ensuring animal welfare and DOT compliance.
Role type
Class A CDL driver (feed and market haul)
Builds
Feed delivery and animal transport logistics for Smithfield's global food production network
Domain
Agriculture / Livestock logistics
Deliverable
physical/clinical work
Required skills
Class A CDL license or permit, manual transmission operation, trailer coupling and uncoupling, DOT regulations compliance, animal welfare awareness, pre-trip inspection, heavy lifting (50 lbs), flexible scheduling
Preferred skills
Previous commercial driving experience, high school diploma or GED
Technologies
Manual transmission tractors, DOT medical card system
Responsibilities
Complete 5-7 week training program, follow safety procedures while driving and loading/unloading, comply with DOT rules and receiving agent rules, report accidents promptly, perform pre-trip inspections including climbing into engine area and backing under trailers, open and close trailer gates to load/unload animals
Seniority
Entry-level to Junior (training program required for permits or <1 year experience)