DRIVER-SY (Class A Driver – Local Vernon Driver)

HP Hood; Town of Vernon (NY); On-site; USD 60,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Dental and vision coverage

Wellness programs

Retirement plans

Tuition reimbursement

Advancement opportunities

Job summary

HP Hood in Vernon, NY is seeking a Class A Driver to operate a local route with emphasis on safety, log accuracy, and timely deliveries. You will uphold DOT regulations and HP Hood policies while presenting a courteous, professional image.

The role requires a valid CDL A, clean MVR, a current medical card, and at least one year of driving experience. Schedule is multiday with overtime as needed; benefits and growth opportunities are included.

Qualifications

• The Route Driver family requires a current valid CDL A, a satisfactory MVR, an up-to-date medical card, and at least one year of driving experience or equivalent.
• Employees must have neat, clean appearance and pass a DOT exam.

Responsibilities

• Operate company vehicle safely; comply with all regulations.
• Know the assigned route and product handling requirements.
• Represent the company courteously and professionally.
• Maintain vehicle operation logs and report maintenance to the Distribution Supervisor.
• Deliver products timely and report improvements or issues daily.
• Keep accurate daily accounts and records.

Skills

CDL A license

Reading & writing (English)

Basic math

Team collaboration

Independent work

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

DRIVER-SY (Class A Driver – Local Vernon Driver)

Vernon, NY

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.

Candidates will be required to understand the following operational needs:

• 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.


• 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:

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.

• High School Diploma or GED.


• Current, valid CDL A.


• 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.

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.

Schedule: 13.33 hours/3 days per week; Wed/Thurs/Fri 1st week, Mon/Tues/Fri 2nd week . Route varies based on availability and overtime is scheduled on an as needed basis.

Bonus: $10,000.00

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.

A \"recently separated veteran\" means any veteran during the three-year period beginning on the date of such veteran's discharge or release from active duty in the U.S. military, ground, naval, or air service.

An \"active duty wartime or campaign badge veteran\" means a veteran who served on active duty in the U.S. military, ground, naval or air service during a war, or in a campaign or expedition for which a campaign badge has been authorized under the laws administered by the Department of Defense.

An \"Armed forces service medal veteran\" means a veteran who, while serving on active duty in the U.S. military, ground, naval or air service, participated in a United States military operation for which an Armed Forces service medal was awarded pursuant to Executive Order 12985.