CDL A Driver - Feed Delivery (Nights)
$75,000–$75,000 year
On-siteTarboro, North Carolina, United States
Job Summary
Complete a driver training program and deliver feed or load/unload animals while prioritizing animal welfare. Hook up trailers to tractors, including backing under trailers and raising landing gear, then operate a manual transmission tractor. Perform pre-trip inspections by climbing into the engine area, bending, stooping, and crawling to check equipment. Open and close trailer gates and doors to load and unload animals, reporting any farm or plant problems via the swine movement ticket. Follow all DOT rules, safety procedures, and receiving agent regulations while maintaining an acceptable driving record. Work flexible nights, weekends, and holidays with a requirement for a current Class A CDL and at least one year of commercial driving experience.
Required Qualifications
- Current Class A CDL
- Previous driving experience
- 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
- 1 year of commercial driving experience
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