CDL Driver Trainee

SUMMARY: If you are a curious and driven person, there's a place for you at Seaboard Foods to share new ideas, drive innovation and be a part of a dynamic team. The driver trainee program provides training to non-CDL license holders. Trainees receive classroom training to pass the written test and attend a certified driving school, preparing them to receive their Class A CDL license. Training fees are paid by Seaboard Foods and the trainee will receive pay during the training program. Trainees will receive further on-the-job training at Seaboard Foods, preparing them to operate semi-trucks and trailers. Drivers will transport feed to farm facility locations, or animals from facility to facility, or to the plant or market under the direction of the dispatcher/supervisor.

YOU'RE RESPONSIBLE FOR:

• Completing 2-3 weeks of classroom training to pass the written CDL test (class time may vary)
• Attending driver training school in Drumright, OK for 23 days to pass the driving CDL test
• Completing on-the-job training with a Seaboard Foods driver trainer
• Becoming part of the Seaboard Foods driving team (Feed Haul or Animal Haul)

WE WANT SOMEONE WHO:

• Is curious, driven and will question practices.
• Is passionate about driving high quality pork products from the farm to beyond the table.
• Can impact our organization by navigating through interesting and challenging opportunities.
• Has earned a High school diploma or technical school education preferred; or one to three-month related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Has the ability to regularly lift and/or move up to100 pounds, and frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
• Can meet specific CDL vision requirements.

WHY JOIN SEABOARD FOODS?

• Your impact: As a CDL driver trainee you will play an important role in producing wholesome pork to feed people by ensuring that our pigs are handled and transported safely and humanely or ensuring our pigs have access to fresh, quality feed to help them grow.
• Traditional benefits include: competitive pay, affordable medical, dental, vision and prescription drug coverage, retirement savings plans for full-time and active employees, flexible spending accounts, life/AD&D insurance, family life insurance and employee assistance program.
• Other benefits: career training and advancement, discounted pork products, employee referral bonuses, wellness programs, annual family events and discount programs.

ABOUT SEABOARD FOODS:

At Seaboard Foods, we create the most sought-after pork. Together, more than 5,000 employees in five states work in our farms, feed mills, and processing plant, to produce Prairie Fresh® pork. A top U.S. pork producer/processor and leading exporter to 30+ countries, we are committed to the pursuit of pork perfection. We seek out the best ways to produce wholesome pork and connect every step between our farms and family tables. This ensures the well-being of our animals, the environment, our employees and the communities we call home.