CDL Driver - Live Haul - Princeton

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The Market/Live/Feed Haul Driver safely drives haul truck with capacity of more than thirty tons, transporting animals to and from specified farm or plant destinations.

• Successfully completes a Road Test and be issued a certificate
• Properly prepares and evaluates equipment pre-trip and post-trip
• Works in single driver environment
• Handles shipping documents to ensure accuracy and timely submission
• Positions equipment properly to safely load and offload animals at farm or plant destination
• Drives day/night in variety of climates and traffic
• Maintains logs, DVIR, itinerary, and other paperwork as required
• Fuels up equipment and properly uses on-board computer (or turns in logs) daily
• Hooks up trailer to tractor, that includes backing under the trailer, raising landing gear and hooking up airlines
• Complies with all Bio-Security (BMS), Safety (IPS) and Environmental (EMS) management system's rules and regulations
• Complies with DOT rules and regulations
• Complies with all Smithfield established policies and procedures
• Reports problems encountered on the farm or designated plant through the swine movement ticket or farm condition report.
• Reads and understands the Smithfield emergency notification process knowing how and who to contact in case of an emergency

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.

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 required.
• Meet DOT requirements
• At least 21 years of age
• State issued CDL with acceptable driving record.
• 1 year CDL experience desired .
• Animal Handling experience preferred
• Complete all required information on the CDL Driver Application For Employment
• Be able to read and speak the English language
• 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.
• Must be able to pass a DOT Physical upon initial hire

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.