CDL-A Driver

Gregory Packaging; Bethlehem (Northampton County); On-site; USD 70,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare

401K

Life Insurance

PTO 80 hours/yr with rollover

7 Paid Holidays

Weekly Pay

Referral Bonus

Employee Discount

Job summary

Gregory Packaging, Inc. in Bethlehem, PA is seeking a CDL-A Driver to safely transport products between plants, vendors and customer warehouses. Expect local runs with home daily and regional routes; hours range from 40–50 per week with a dedicated tractor and full equipment support.

The role requires a valid CDL-A with air brake endorsement (tank endorsement preferred), a clean driving record for the last 3–5 years, and 25+ years of age. DOT safety rules and paperwork accuracy are essential.

Qualifications

• Three years of safe driving history with no DUI or reckless driving violations in the past five years.
• Stable employment history for the past three years.
• Delivery experience required.
• Must be at least 25 years of age.

Responsibilities

• Make assigned pickups and deliveries on time and in a professional manner.
• Pick up materials and products from vendors.
• Deliver product to customer warehouses (no-touch freight).
• Transfer product between Gregory Packaging plants.
• Deliver products according to the bill of lading (BOL).
• Adjust delivery quantities on the invoice when there is a discrepancy, and notify customer support.
• Prepare daily reports as required by the DOT, the company, and your supervisor.
• Take vehicles to and from vendors for scheduled maintenance.
• Comply with all DOT regulations and company policies, including safety rules.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Safe driving

DOT regulations

Communication skills

Time management

Route navigation

Job description

Gregory Packaging, Inc.

https://gregorypackaginginc.com/

Proudly 100% American owned since 1922

CDL-A Driver

Department: Transportation

Shift: Monday–Friday; start times between 4:30 AM and 7:30 AM

Location: Bethlehem, PA

Reports to: Logistics Manager

Employment Type: Full Time

Work Setting: On the Road

Pay Type: Hourly

Pay Range: $70-80K

About Gregory Packaging, Inc.

Gregory Packaging Inc. is a highly successful, fourth-generation, family-owned, growth-oriented beverage manufacturer headquartered in Bethlehem, PA, with history dating back to 1922. What began as a seafood business evolved into fruit juice manufacturing in the 1960s, eventually giving rise to the company’s flagship brand, SunCup. Today, Gregory Packaging operates in Pennsylvania, Virginia, Georgia, New Jersey, and Arizona, producing quality, all-natural beverages distributed to industries like Health Care, K-12 Care and Education, Elderly Care and Prisons across all 50 states.

Benefits Summary

• Medical, Dental, Vision
• 401K Retirement Plan
• Life Insurance, Short Term/Long Term Disability, Critical Illness, and more
• 80 hours Paid Time Off annually, rollover allowed, accrued from date of hire
• 7 Paid Holidays
• Weekly Pay, Shift Premiums
• Referral Bonus Program, Employee Discount Program

Position Summary

The CDL-A Driver safely transports Gregory Packaging products and materials between our plants, vendors, and customer warehouses. Drivers make assigned pickups and deliveries on time and professionally, keep accurate delivery paperwork, and follow all DOT and company safety rules.

Routes vary by location and include local runs with drivers home daily and regional runs. Drivers work Monday through Friday, averaging 40–50 hours per week, and are assigned a dedicated tractor (no slip seating) with all equipment provided.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Make assigned pickups and deliveries on time and in a professional manner.
• Pick up materials and products from vendors.
• Deliver product to customer warehouses (no-touch freight).
• Transfer product between Gregory Packaging plants.
• Deliver products according to the bill of lading (BOL).
• Adjust delivery quantities on the invoice when there is a discrepancy, and notify customer support.
• Prepare daily reports as required by the DOT, the company, and your supervisor.
• Take vehicles to and from vendors for scheduled maintenance.
• Comply with all DOT regulations and company policies, including safety rules.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Education & Experience

• Three years of safe driving history, with no DUI or reckless driving violations in the past five years and no careless driving violations in the past three years.
• Stable employment history for the past three years.
• Delivery experience required.
• Must be at least 25 years of age.

Certifications & Licenses

• Valid Class A Commercial Driver's License (CDL-A) with air brake endorsement.
• Tanker endorsement preferred
• Current DOT medical card; must pass a DOT physical examination as required by the applicable state.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Knowledge of HACCP and food safety practices is a plus.
• Good sense of direction and ability to navigate assigned routes.
• Proactive, with good communication and people skills.
• Sound judgment and a strong commitment to safety.

Physical Demands

• Able to lift up to 25 pounds.
• Extended periods of sitting and driving.