Line Haul Driver

Perry's Ice Cream; Village of Akron (NY); On-site; USD 32,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Wellness Programs

401K with Employer Matching

Paid Family Leave

PTO

Employer Paid Life Insurance

Tuition Assistance & Promotion Opportu

Job summary

Perry's Ice Cream is seeking a transportation driver to join our team in the Northeast region. The role involves line-haul deliveries to major cities and coordinating with drivers, line haul assistants, and warehouse staff to ensure on-time product movement.

Regular schedule is Sunday through Thursday with evenings, training pay starts at $23/hour, rising to $24/hour after training, and advancement up to $29/hour based on experience. Health benefits and growth opportunities are offered.

Qualifications

• Valid Class A license with clean driving record.
• Doubles certification preferred; training may be provided.
• Ability to lift up to 75 lbs, bend, twist, and push/pull up to 500 lbs with a dolly.
• Excellent written and verbal communication and map-reading skills.
• Flexibility to work Sundays through Thursdays and travel overnight when required.

Responsibilities

• Line haul palletized product to multiple locations (e.g., Erie PA, Pittsburgh PA, Syracuse NY, Elmira NY, Toledo OH, Cincinnati OH, Columbus OH, Cleveland OH).
• Collaborate with drivers, line haul assistants, and warehouse teams.
• Work Sunday-Thursday evenings, typically 4pm–8pm, with some holiday shifts.
• Travel overnight to various locations as needed.
• Assist with transferring product to distribution trucks with the line haul team.

Skills

Class A License

Doubles Certification

Heavy Lifting (75 lbs)

Map Reading

Communication Skills

Teamwork

Flexibility

Job description

Overview

The regular work schedule is Sunday - Thursday, start times could vary (2nd and 3rd shift blend). Pay starts at $23/hour for training, then $24/hour after training (training could be as little as few weeks), pay could vary depending on experience. Advancement up tp $29/hour.

About the Role:

As a core member of ourtransportation team, you will be expected to:

• Work independently to line haul products primarily toto Erie, PA;Pittsburgh, PA;Syracuse, NY; Elmira, NY; Toledo,OH; Cincinnati, OH, Columbus, OH; or Cleveland, OH.
• Work withdynamic teams, including: delivery drivers, line haul assistants, and warehouse teams.
• Typically workSunday thru Thursday eveningsleaving approximately between 4pm & 8pm. This may include working on the evening ofsome holidays. Some locations require leaving earlier in the day.
• Flexability to travel overnight for some locations.
• Work as part of a team with a line haul assistant transfer product to distribution truck.

As your employer, Perry’s will help you to achieve all of the above goals through feedback, education, and continuous professional development.

What We’re Looking For:

• Valid Class A License with clean driving record;
• Doubles Certification preferred – (will facilitate doubles training/certification for an experienced driver);
• Physical ability to consistently and repetitively: lift & carry up to 75 lbs., bend, twist, climb,push & pull a store dolly with up to 500 lbs. of product, and ability to work in a coldenvironment of -10º to -20ºF;
• Maintain cleanliness of truck and truck cab;
• Flexibility to work irregular schedule, including holidays and weekends, if needed;
• Ability to stay overnight in a sleeper cab;
• Accountability to exercise safe behavior;
• Commitment to work as part of a team;
• Good written, verbal, communication, & map reading skills.

Why Perry’s?

Working with and talking about ice cream… how cool is that?

Behind every bite of Cookie Dough and every scoop of Panda Paws is a passionate team bringing hard work and creative ideas to the table. For over 100 years, Perry’s Ice Cream has been bringing people together to celebrate life’s moments, and you can be a part of this magic.

If you enjoy ice cream and collaborating with others, Perry’s is the place for you! We provide a rewarding supportive environment, and are looking for enthusiastic, talented individuals to join our growing team! Plus, you get to be around ice cream. Who could ask for anything more?

Sweet Benefits:

In addition to the general perks of getting work with ice cream and a fantastic team all day, Perry’s also offers:

• Health Insurance & Wellness Programs
• Employer Paid Dental Plans
• 401K with Employer Matching
• Paid Family Leave
• PTO
• Employer Paid Life Insurance
• Tuition Assistance & Opportunities for Continuous Learning & Promotion

Perry's Ice Cream is an Equal Opportunity Employer and drug free facility.