DD Route Driver - Southeastern, MA & Rhode Island

HP Hood LLC; Agawam (MA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 77,000; Full time

Job summary

HP Hood LLC in Agawam, MA is seeking a Route Driver to join our team. The position requires a current CDL, clean MVR, medical card, and at least one year of driving experience or equivalent qualification.

You will operate company vehicles, ensure DOT compliance, and represent the company professionally on every delivery. Responsibilities include maintaining logs, delivering products on time, keeping accurate records, and working cooperatively with the distribution team.

Qualifications

• Current, valid CDL is required.
• Reading & writing proficiency (English) and ability to identify colors.
• Basic math skills and good communication abilities.

Responsibilities

• Operate the Company vehicle safely and in compliance with regulations.
• Maintain a working knowledge of the delivery route and product handling requirements.
• Represent the Company in a courteous, ethical, and professional manner.
• Keep daily vehicle operation logs and report maintenance issues to the supervisor.
• Deliver products on time and communicate improvements or problems to the supervisor daily.
• Maintain accurate records of accounts and cash collections.
• Work independently while supporting the Distribution Department.
• Follow all safety policies and procedures.

Skills

CDL license

Teamwork

Communication

Independent working

Reading & writing

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

DOT compliance

Job description

Are you a self-driven person looking to advance your career as a high-impact player on a team? If so, we have an exciting challenge for you and your future!

Our culture is built on value commitments to innovation, quality, results, integrity, community, people, and collaboration that fosters a strong employee engagement, teamwork, safety and wellness. We offer a competitive benefits package that includes health, dental, vision, wellness programs, employee discounts, retirement plans, tuition reimbursement, ongoing development, advancement opportunities and more.

Founded in 1846, today HP Hood is one of the largest and most trusted food and beverage manufacturers in the United States. Our portfolio of national and super-regional brands and licensed products includes Hood, Heluva Good, Lactaid, Blue Diamond Almond Breeze, Planet Oat and more.

Position Summary:

The Route Driver family of positions requires a current valid CDL, a satisfactory MVR (Motor Vehicle Record), an up-to-date medical card, and one years’ driving experience or equivalent classroom qualification. Employees must have a neat, clean appearance and the ability to pass a DOT (Department of Transportation) exam.

Schedule

2AM - 3AM Start, 4-day rotating route to the southeastern, MA & Rhode Island area. Your working hours may be modified in accordance with Company's business needs.

Job Responsibilities

• Responsible for the safe operation of the Company vehicle while complying with all company, State and Federal regulations.
• Have a good, working knowledge of the assigned delivery route and be familiar with product handling requirements.
• Must represent the Company in a courteous, ethical and professional manner at all times.
• Must keep a vehicle operation log and report any necessary maintenance or other problems to the Distribution Supervisor daily and complete all necessary reports as required by DOT and HP Hood LLC.
• Deliver all products ordered in a timely manner and advise the Distribution Supervisor of any recommendations for improvements or problems needing attention on a daily basis.
• Keep accurate, daily records of accounts and collected cash.
• Must be able to work independently while supporting the Distribution Department.
• Work in a cooperative manner with managers, supervisors and peers.
• Follow all company safety policies and procedures.
• Execute assigned duties with minimal supervision.
• Perform assigned duties satisfactorily and in a timely manner.
• Maintain a clean & safe work environment.
• Perform all other related duties as assigned.

Job Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED
• Current, valid CDL
• Reading & writing proficiency (English language) and ability to identify colors.
• Basic math skills.
• Ability to work well as part of a team.
• Good communication skills.
• Multi-tasked Individual.
• Ability to work independently with little supervision.

Working Conditions

• Regularly required to sit, stand and walk.
• Regularly required to drive various company owned or operated passenger and commercial vehicles.

Physical Demands

• Able to sit, stand, squat, travel up and down stairs.
• Lifting requirements up to 100lbs.
• Requires driving for long periods of time, frequently in and out of the truck, unloading product by hand and utilizing dolly/handcart, transporting product into customer locations.

SQF Requirements/Responsibilities

• Support SQF by maintaining food safety and food quality through completing job tasks and maintaining the work area in a sanitary manner.
• Support biosecurity and GMP measures.
• Work with SQF site lead and HR to support SQF training efforts.
• Report food safety problems to personnel with authority to initiate action.
• Backup duties are covered by other Managers when not on site.

Exact compensation may vary based on skills, experience and location.

The pay range for this position is $1,529.19 - $1,699.09 USD

HP Hood is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Female/Minority/Veteran/Disabled

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