CDL A Driver

Downeast Cider House; Massachusetts; On-site; USD 38,572 - 48,216; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

16 PTO days in the first year

401(k) with 4% company match

Health & dental insurance from day one

Paid holidays

Cider allowance

Paid sick days

Job summary

A cider manufacturing company is seeking a CDL A Driver for full-time roles in Millberry, MA. The role involves transporting Downeast products and raw materials between facilities, while maintaining DOT compliance. Ideal candidates will have a valid CDL-A, clean driving record, and flexibility for day/night shifts. The position offers benefits such as 16 PTO days, health insurance from day one, and 401(k) with a company match.

Qualifications

• At least 6 months of experience as a CDL A Driver.
• No drug or alcohol violations in the last 20 years.
• Ability to pass DOT physicals.

Responsibilities

• Safely transport products from East Boston to the offsite facility.
• Unload trailers at the warehouse as needed.
• Maintain daily logs and ensure compliance with DOT regulations.

Skills

Clean MVR

Flexibility to work day or night shifts

Ability to lift 50 lbs

Education

Valid CDL-A

Non-expired medical card

Tools

Forklift

Job description

Overview

CDL A Driver

Pay Range: $28 - $35 based on experience

Mission of the role

The CDL A Driver supports all movement of Downeast products from the Cider House to the offsite warehouse location and all needed raw materials from the offsite warehouse to the Cider House to support a just-in-time manufacturing facility.

What you’ll do

• Safely transport product from East Boston to offsite facility and vice-versa (low touch/dock to dock, mostly palletized loads)
• Transport raw materials from local suppliers to Downeast locations
• Drop and hook trailers at the offsite warehouse (2 trailers)
• Maintain and upkeep daily pre and post trip logs + time sheets for DOT compliance
• Unload trailers as needed at their warehouse
• Understand DOT regulations as pertains to alcohol beverage + hours of service
• Coverage of both daytime and overnight needs for transportation

What you have

• Clean MVR
• No drug or alcohol violations in the last 20 years
• Valid CDL-A and at least 6 months of experience
• Non-expired medical card
• Ability to pass DOT physicals
• Ability to lift 50 lbs
• Flexibility to take on day or night shift as needed

Location: Millberry, MA

Schedule: full-time, daytime and overnight shifts

Bonus points if you:

• Have Forklift Experience

What We Offer

• 16 PTO days in your first year
• Paid holidays
• Paid sick days
• Paid bereavement leave
• Paid parental leave
• 401(k) with 4% company match
• Health & dental insurance from day one
• Company-provided short-term disability coverage
• Annual PPE stipend
• Cider allowance (how big is your fridge?)

Employment conditions

All offers of employment are contingent upon the successful completion of a background check, conducted after a conditional job offer has been made. Candidates will have the opportunity to review and respond to any findings.

About Downeast Cider

We started fermenting cider at Bates College in 2011. We have grown our team and now sell our cider in tens of thousands of retailers. We aim to be an enduring company by creating value for customers and providing fulfilling work and robust compensation. We operate with a work-class brand and a work-class team, guided by seven principles. You can read more about those principles here.