CDL-A Company Driver - 1yr EXP Required - OTR - Reefer - Smithfield Foods

Hiring CDL A Drivers in Algona, IA.

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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 a newer 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.

Core Responsibilities

• Successfully complete a Road Test and be issued a certificate.
• Properly Pre-Trip and Post-Trip inspect the equipment.
• Work in single driver environment.
• Handle shipping documents to ensure accuracy and timely submission.
• Position equipment properly to safely offload feed into feed bins.
• Drive day/night in variety of climates and traffic.
• Use on-board computer.
• Maintain logs, DVIR, itinerary, and other paperwork as required.
• Fuel equipment and extract on-board computer (or turns in logs) daily.
• Pre-load trailer for next shift.
• Handle shipping documents to insure accuracy and timely submission.
• Use Farm Directions Book, maps or GPS to avoid getting lost or going out-of-route.
• Be able to converse with our business associated to resolve problems in a civil manner.
• Be able to calculate simple mathematical problems dealing with feed delivery.
• Comply with all Bio-Security (BMS) and Environmental (EMS) management system’s rules and regulations.
• Comply with DOT rules and regulations.
• Comply with all Smithfield established policies and procedures.

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, preferred.
• Meet DOT requirements.
• At least 21 years of age.
• No DUI/DWI or reckless driving convictions in the last ten (10) years while in operation of a CMV, or within the last three (3) years while in operation of a Non-CMV.
• 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.
• Knowledgeable of FMCSR.
• 1-year CDL experience desired or completion of 3rd Party Training.
• Must be able to pass a DOT Physical upon initial hire.
• Feed delivery experience preferred.
• Complete all required information on the CDL Driver Application For Employment.
• Be able to read and speak the English language.
• Be able to understand highway traffic signs and signals.
• Be able to respond to official inquiries and make entries on reports and records.
• 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.

Work Environment and Physical Demands

The work environment characteristics & physical demands described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Vision abilities include close vision, distance vision and ability to adjust focus.
• Occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 lbs.
• Frequently required to stand; walk; use hands to handle or feel; reach with hands and arms; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl and talk or hear.
• Walk on slick surfaces such as fuel islands, loading chutes, loading and unloading area and truck washes.

EEO/AA 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.