CDL A Driver – Feed Delivery (Nights)
On-siteCoffey, Missouri, United States
Job Summary
Complete a 5-7 week training program, then deliver feed or load/unload animals while prioritizing animal welfare and adhering to DOT rules. Hook up trailers to tractors, including backing under trailers and raising landing gear, and operate a manual transmission tractor. Perform pre-trip inspections by climbing into the engine area and bending, stooping, and crawling to complete checks. Open and close trailer gates to load and unload animals, and report farm or plant problems through the swine movement ticket or farm condition report. Read and understand the emergency notification process to contact proper authorities during incidents. Work flexible nights, weekends, and holidays with a previous Class A CDL and one year of commercial driving experience.
Required Qualifications
- Current Class A CDL
- 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)
- Must be able to lift 50 pounds
- Ability to hook up trailer to tractor, this includes backing under the trailer, raising landing gear and hooking up airlines
- Ability to 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
- Ability to operate a manual transmission tractor
- Ability to climb into engine area; bend, stoop, and crawl to complete through pre-trip
- Ability to open and close trailer gates and doors to load and unload animals
- Ability to get in and out of cab in tight places such as fuel islands
- Ability to move upper torso when backing may require leaning out of window to see blind spot and/or mirrors
- Ability to report problems encountered on the farm or designated plant through the swine movement ticket or farm condition report
- Ability to read and understand the Smithfield emergency notification process knowing how and who to contact in case of an emergency
Desired Qualifications
- High school diploma or GED, preferred
- Previous driving experience preferred
- CDL training program for Drivers with a CDL class A license with 1 year of commercial driving experience
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