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Smithfield Foods

CDL-A Driver

Smithfield Foods, Raleigh, North Carolina, United States

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Value You’ll Bring As a professional truck driver with Smithfield Foods, you will be assigned late model Freightliner tractors to pull 53’ reefer trailers and dispatched to our plants, company distribution centers, and customer distribution centers. Your key responsibilities include safe driving, customer service, and effective decision making.

Benefits

Competitive pay and outstanding benefits that fit your way of life.

Earning potential up to $100,000+ annually.

17 days of PTO.

Work schedules: 6 and 1, 6 and 2, 5 and 2 (Tues-Sat), (Sun-Thurs), (Sat-Wed).

Anticipated home time: 2 days off per week (48 hours).

Paid detention rate.

Drivers should average minimum 2,500+ miles per week.

No touch freight and no backhauling through outside customers.

Less than 5% of shipments have extra stops.

No travel to New York, New England or the western states.

Full serviced leased equipment.

No slip seating.

Option to enroll in 401K plan.

Medical, dental, prescription and vision benefits offered.

Paid days off.

What You’ll Do

Transport and deliver freight over long distances in a safe, efficient, timely and legal manner.

Complete all necessary paperwork and maintain records required under state and federal laws and regulations.

Ensure that all operations are in compliance with state and federal laws and regulations.

Represent the company and the trucking industry in a professional manner.

What We’re Seeking

High school diploma or GED preferred.

Must be at least 24 years of age.

Have a Class A CDL license.

Have a minimum of 3 years CDL Class A driving experience.

No traffic citations within the last year.

Ability to work well with others in a fast paced, dynamic environment.

Ability to be respectful, approachable and team oriented while building strong working relationships and a positive work environment.

Relocation Package Available: No.

EEO 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 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.

Position Details Seniority Level: Entry level

Employment Type: Full-time

Job Function: Management and Manufacturing

Industry: Food and Beverage Manufacturing

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