Transport Driver CDL A

Primo Brands; Nampa (ID); On-site; USD 33,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

Primo Brands is seeking a driver for our Nampa, Idaho location. The role requires operating a tractor-trailer to transport Primo’s beverage products, with responsibilities including DOT compliance, load security, and accurate inventory tracking.

A valid CDL A and 2+ years of OTR experience are required, along with forklift familiarity and strong safety practices. The position offers an 7 AM start, 8–10 hour days, Monday–Friday, with potential holiday/weekend work per business needs.

Qualifications

• Must have CDL Class A and 2+ years OTR trucking experience.
• Valid CDL and FMCSA qualifications including pre-trip and post-trip.
• Ability to lift up to 66 pounds repeatedly and operate forklifts.
• Excellent English communication and safety-minded approach.

Responsibilities

• Safely operate transport vehicle in compliance with safety regulations and company policies.
• Ensure vehicle meets all DOT laws and company standards.
• Understand and comply with load and freight weight requirements.
• Operate forklift to unload and reload trailer with company products.
• Complete all required company and DOT reports.
• Maintain cleanliness of company vehicle.
• Manage and track inventory accurately.
• Protect company assets by securing product loads during transport.
• Complete comprehensive vehicle inspections.

Skills

English language proficiency

Verbal and written communication

Basic computer/data entry skills

Basic math skills

Lift 66 pounds repeatedly

Safety-minded

Education

CDL Class A

Tools

Handheld device/app systems

Forklift operation

Manual transmission operation

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: Nampa, Idaho

Compensation: $29.00/hr.

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

Schedule: Monday to Friday, starting at 7AM with 8-10 hours per day

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 in compliance with all safety regulations and company policies.
• Ensure vehicle meets all Department of Transportation (DOT) laws and company standards.
• Understand and comply with 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.
• Manage and track inventory accurately.
• 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 Commercial Driver's License (CDL) Class A
• Winter driving experience is needed.
• Must be able to meet Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration driver qualifications including pre-trip and post-trip requirements.
• Ability to safely lift and carry objects weighing up to 66 pounds repeatedly throughout the shift.
• Ability to perform repetitive motions when loading and securing products in the trailer.
• Forklift operation experience.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Basic computer/data entry skills and basic math skills proficiency.
• Ability to safely operate tractor-trailers in all weather conditions, including snow chain driving when required for specific locations.
• May be required to work shifts up to 12 hours in length, depending on location.
• Manual Transmission experience required.
• Ability to operate: Single/Double/Triple Axle/Doubles/Side Loaders/53’ Dry Vans

Strong English language proficiency is required to effectively communicate with customers and team members, understand customer needs, resolve inquiries, and provide exceptional service.

Working at Primo Brands

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 Affiantive Action 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