CDL Truck Driver

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When you join Smithfield, you become part of something special – a company that's sustainably feeding people around the world, producing good food the right way with respect for our people, animals, communities and planet. With opportunities across locations and functions, a culture grounded in our Core Four values - gratitude, communication, respect and accountability - and a strong commitment to learning, collaboration, and innovation, Smithfield offers challenging and rewarding careers where you can grow, contribute and make a real impact.

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 late 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. We offer competitive pay and outstanding benefits that fit your way of life. Earning potential up to $100,000+ annually plus a $3,000 Sign-On Bonus!

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

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

Paid detention rate

Drivers in this fleet 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 our 401K plan

Medical, Dental, Prescription and Vision Benefits offered

Paid Days Off

Transport and deliver freight over the road 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.

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.

Must be at least 21 years of age.

1-year CDL Class A driving tractor trailer or reefer experience required.

High School Diploma or GED preferred.

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.

This work is physically demanding and can require the use of some or all body parts and muscle groups. Some positions may require repetitive overhead lifting up to 30 lbs, single lifting of heavy objects which can weigh up to 60 lbs, or lifting of objects using mechanical assistance.

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.