DD Route Driver - Southeastern, MA & Rhode Island

HP Hood; Agawam (MA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

HP Hood is seeking a Route Driver in Agawam, MA, with a current CDL and clean MVR to operate a 4‑day rotating Southeast route covering MA & Rhode Island. You will uphold safety standards, manage logs, and deliver products on schedule while maintaining professional conduct.

The ideal candidate has a valid CDL, good math skills, and the ability to work well in a team and independently, with attention to regulatory requirements and proper customer service at each stop.

Qualifications

• Current valid CDL and clean MVR required.
• DOT qualification and up-to-date medical card.

Responsibilities

• Operate company vehicle safely while complying with all regulations.
• Be familiar with the delivery route and product handling requirements.
• Represent the company in a courteous, ethical, professional manner.
• Maintain vehicle logs and report maintenance or DOT-related issues daily.
• Deliver products on time and communicate improvement needs to the supervisor.
• Keep accurate records of accounts and collected cash.
• Work independently while supporting the Distribution Department.
• Collaborate with managers, supervisors and peers; follow safety policies.

Skills

CDL

Team player

Multi-tasking

Independent worker

Math skills

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

DD Route Driver - Southeast, MA & Rhode Island

Agawam, MA

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 Southeast, 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.
• 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.

HP Hood is an Equal Opportunity Employer

For Applicants in Massachusetts - It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Employment is subject to verification of an applicant’s identity and eligibility for employment in the United States as required by immigration laws. We are unable to assist with sponsorship at this time.

Voluntary Self-Identification

For government reporting purposes, we ask candidates to respond to the below self-identification survey.Completion of the form is entirely voluntary. Whatever your decision, it will not be considered in the hiringprocess or thereafter. Any information that you do provide will be recorded and maintained in aconfidential file.

As set forth in HP Hood's Equal Employment Opportunity policy,we do not discriminate on the basis of any protected group status under any applicable law.

If you believe you belong to any of the categories of protected veterans listed below, please indicate by making the appropriate selection.As a government contractor subject to the Vietnam Era Veterans Readjustment Assistance Act (VEVRAA), we request this information in order to measurethe effectiveness of the outreach and positive recruitment efforts we undertake pursuant to VEVRAA. Classification of protected categoriesis as follows:

A "disabled veteran" is one of the following: a veteran of the U.S. military, ground, naval or air service who is entitled to compensation (or who but for the receipt of military retired pay would be entitled to compensation) under laws administered by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs; or a person who was discharged or released from active duty because of a service-connected disability.

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