CDL A Driver - Feed Delivery

Driver – CDL Training Program

Smithfield Foods, Inc. is offering a CDL training program for Drivers with a Class A CDL license. The program equips candidates to safely and responsibly operate company vehicles and manage livestock handling while upholding animal welfare standards.

• Successfully complete a 5–7 week training program.
• Follow required and recommended safety procedures while driving, delivering feed, or loading/unloading animals with animal welfare as the foremost concern.
• Comply with all DOT rules and regulations.
• Report all accidents promptly through proper authorities.
• Adhere to all rules set forth by the receiving agent.

• High school diploma or GED (preferred).
• Current Class A CDL.
• Previous driving experience preferred.
• At least 21 years old.
• Acceptable driving record.
• Ability to obtain a DOT medical card upon hire.
• Must be able to work a flexible schedule, including nights, weekends, and holidays.

The role requires lifting up to 50 lbs, operating a manual transmission tractor, hooking up trailers, and performing pre‑trip inspections. Tasks include backing trailers, raising landing gear, climbing into the engine area, and opening/closing trailer gates to load/unload animals. The job may involve tight spaces, handling animals, and operating in outdoor environments.

Smithfield offers robust, flexible, and affordable benefit plans and programs to support employees and their loved ones. Benefits include medical plans with out‑of‑pocket costs on average 20 percent lower than other employers, a comprehensive “Be Well” program covering health and wellness resources, and educational support through Linked In Learning, a partnership with Guild for tuition assistance, and the Smithfield Scholarship Program for employees' children.

Relocation package available upon request.

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 veteran status, disability status, or any other protected characteristic as directed by law. Contact 757‑357‑1595 for reasonable accommodation requests during the selection process.