Smithfield Foods is hiring CDL A Drivers in Algona, IA!

Your Opportunity - Earn up to $100K Annually 

Our team members receive industry-leading wages and are eligible for great benefits packages:

• CDL Driver – Feed Haul
• Comprehensive Health Insurance, Retirement Benefits & MORE!
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Job Details:

• The Feed Delivery Driver safely operates feed truck with capacity of more than thirty (30) tons transporting materials to and from specified feed mill and farm destinations, possibly including tandem trailers.

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 required.
• Meet DOT requirements
• At least 21 years of age
• No DUI/DWI or reckless driving convictions in last 10 years
• 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
• Knowledge of FMCSR
• 1 year CDL experience desired or completion of 3rd Party Training
• 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