Transport Driver

Primo Brands; Sacramento (CA); On-site; USD 39,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401K with match

ESPP

Dependent care FSA

HSA

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Primo Brands in Sacramento, CA seeks an experienced CDL A driver to safely operate company transport vehicles and load/unload products. The role requires DOT compliance, ability to handle shipments, and forklift experience for efficient trailer operations.

You will work a schedule supporting night shifts, with a 6%-8% shift differential, and enjoy a comprehensive benefits package including health, retirement, and ESPP options.

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; Tanker endorsement required.
• Must meet FMCSA driver qualifications including pre-trip and post-trip requirements.
• Ability to lift up to 66 pounds safely.
• Forklift experience required.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Basic computer/data entry skills and basic math proficiency.
• Ability to drive tractor/trailer in all weather conditions.
• May work up to 12-hour shifts; tanker driving experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Safely operate transport vehicle.
• Ensure vehicle meets Department of Transportation laws and company standards.
• Understand load and freight weight requirements.
• Operate forklift to unload and reload trailer with company products.
• Complete all required company and DOT 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.

Skills

DOT compliance

Truck driving experience

CDL Class A

Tanker endorsement

Forklift experience

Safety awareness

Communication skills

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.

Compensation:Starting at $34.27 hourly

Location:Sacramento, CA

Schedule: M-F start time 7pm or 8pm (training schedule during day shift)

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

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; Tanker endorsement 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 required.
• 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.
• May be required to work up to 12-hour shifts
• Tanker driving experience preferred

Working at Primo Brands vs footer

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®, andflavored 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 Affq?