Transport Driver

Primo Brands; Ephrata (Lancaster County); On-site; USD 36,000 - 51,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Benefits: Medical, prescription

Dental, vision, FSA, HSA

401K with 5% match

Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP)

Life Insurance and disability

Paid vacation and sick time

9 paid holidays and 3 floating

Commuter benefits

Employee discounts

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Primo Brands is a leading beverage company in North America, centered in Ephrata, PA. The role drives distribution operations, operating a tractor/trailer and forklift to unload and reload products, with a focus on safety, DOT compliance, and accurate reporting.

Excellent English communication is essential for customer and team interactions. The position requires a CDL A, 2+ years OTR, ability to lift 66 lbs, and willingness to work up to 12-hour shifts, including weekends and holidays as

Qualifications

• Minimum two years’ experience driving tractor/trailers OTR.
• Must be 21 years of age or older.
• Valid CDL Class A license (T & N Endorsements may be required).
• FMCSA driver qualifications including pre-trip and post-trip requirements.
• Able to lift up to 66 pounds.
• Forklift experience.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to drive in all weather conditions.
• May be required to work up to 12-hour shifts.

Responsibilities

• Safely operate transport vehicle.
• Ensure vehicle meets all DOT laws and company standards.
• Understand load and freight weight requirements.
• Operate forklift to unload and reload trailer with products.
• Complete all required company and DOT documents and reports.
• Maintain cleanliness of the company vehicle.
• Ability to manage and track inventory.
• Protect assets by securing product loads before and during transport.
• Complete comprehensive vehicle inspections.

Skills

Verbal and written communication

Data entry skills

Basic math proficiency

English language proficiency

Tools

Forklift experience

Handheld device usage

Application systems use

Job description

Overview

Primo Brands is a leading branded beverage company in North America with a focus on healthy hydration. We are proud to offer an extensive and iconic portfolio of highly recognizable, sustainably sourced, and conveniently packaged branded beverages distributed across more than 150,000 retail outlets.

Factory Location: Ephrata, PA

Compensation: $31.78/hr.

Shift differential: 6%-8% of base hourly rate paid for applicable hours worked

Schedule: Sunday to Thursday3:00 PM until finish

Ability to work holidays and weekends per business needs

Benefits of working for Primo Brands:

Health Benefits:Medical, prescription, dental, vision, flexible spending account (FSA), dependent care flexible spending account (FSA), health savings account (HSA)

Retirement/Investing:

401K with a 5% match, Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP)

Insurance: Employee Life Insurance, short and long-term disability, critical illness, hospital indemnity, accident insurance, spouse/domestic partner/child life insurance, accidental death and dismemberment

Other great benefits:Employee discounts, save on auto, home, and pet insurance, tuition reimbursement, paid vacation and sick time, 9 paid holidays and 3 paid floating holidays, paid leave for when you have a baby, adopt a child, or become a foster parent, legal services, identity theft protection, employee assistance program (EAP), adoption reimbursement benefit, FEDlogic, commuter benefits.

Responsibilities

• Safely operate transport vehicle.

• Ensuring vehicle meets all Department of Transportation (DOT) laws and company standards.

• Understanding of load and freight weight requirements.

• Operate forklift to unload and reload trailer with company products.

• Complete all required company and DOT required documents and reports.

• Maintain cleanliness of company vehicle.

• Ability to manage and track inventory.

• Protect company assets by securing product loads before and during transport.

• Complete comprehensive vehicle inspections.

Qualifications

• Must be 21 years of age or older.

• Minimum two years’ experience driving tractor/trailers OTR.

• Ability to use a handheld device and application systems.

• Valid CDL Class A license (T & N Endorsements may be required)

• Must be able to meet Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration driver qualifications including pre-trip and post-trip requirements.

• Ability to safely lift up to 66 pounds.

• Repetitive motion when loading and securing products in trailer.

• Forklift experience.

• Effective verbal and written communication skills.

• Basic computer/data entry skills and basic math skills proficiency.

• Ability to drive tractor/trailer in all weather conditions (snow chain driving experience may be required for some locations).

• May be required to work up to 12-hour shifts (may vary by location)

• Manual Transmission experience preferred (may vary by location)

• Tanker driving experience (may vary by location)

Candidates must possess strong English language skills to effectively communicate with customers and provide exceptional service. Proficiency in English is essential for understanding customer needs, resolving inquiries, and collaborating with team members.

Primo Brands’ established portfolio includes billion-dollar brands Poland Spring® and Pure Life®, premium brands like Saratoga® and Mountain Valley®, regional leaders such as Arrowhead®, Deer Park®, Ice Mountain® Ozarka®, and Zephyrhills®, purified brands, Primo Water® and Sparkletts®, and flavored and enhanced brands like Splash® and AC+ION®. Our extensive direct-to-consumer offerings and industry-leading line‑up of innovative water dispensers create consumer connectivity through recurring water purchases across Water Direct, Water Exchange, and Water Refill. At Primo Brands, our more than 11,000 associates are at the heart of what we do and deliver on our mission to provide healthy hydration to consumers wherever, however and whenever they want it. We believe in fostering a respectful culture, which values our associates who are deeply invested in quality hydration, our communities, and the sustainability of our packaging and water sources for generations to come.

Primo Brands is proud to be an Equal Opportunity and Aff… employer, seeking to create a welcoming and diverse environment. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, transgender status, sexual stereotypes, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics. We also consider qualified applicants with criminal histories, consistent with applicable federal, state, and local law