Transportation Driver

HP Hood; Town of Vernon (NY); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Job summary

HP Hood in New York State is seeking a professional truck driver to deliver safely and maintain positive customer relations, with 3–4 overnight shifts per week. A valid Class A license with a doubles endorsement and 5+ years of driving experience are required, with a high school diploma preferred.

A $15,000 sign-on bonus is offered, with annual pay between $80,000 and $100,000 depending on route and location.

Qualifications

• Must hold a valid Class A license with a doubles endorsement.
• 5+ years of driving experience required.
• Ability to read, write and communicate in English.

Responsibilities

• Safe driving and delivery at assigned locations.
• Back haul of products and materials.
• Maintain positive customer relations and professional appearance of truck.

Skills

Class A license

Doubles endorsement

5+ years trucking experience

Education

High school diploma

Job description

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.

For candidates based in New York State, this position typically pays between $80,000 - $100,000 annually.

Drivers are paid per mile and have the ability to make more than $100,000 annually!

Individuals will be required to work 3-4 overnights per week.

Sign on Bonus - $15,000!

Job Responsibilities:

• Safe Driving and delivery functions at assigned locations.
• Back haul of products and materials.
• Maintain positive customer relations.
• Maintain a professional and clean truck, both inside and outside.
• Maintain all log and trip records according to company policy and DOT guideline.
• Acknowledgement and follow through on maintenance needs for all assigned vehicles.
• Attendance required at company and sponsored training sessions and meetings.

Job Requirements:

Education / Prior Work Experience/Specialized Skills and Knowledge:

• Must be able to safely operate Class A equipment, must have 5 yrs. experience and a doubles endorsement.
• High school graduate preferred. Must be able to read and write English legibly and communicate verbally in the English language.
• You must be able to perform accurate math computations including addition, subtraction, multiplication and division.
• Ability to sit/drive for duration of several hours required. Ability to climb into and out of company vehicles assigned.
• Ability to safely navigate within areas encountered while performing duties of position.

Physical and Environment/Working Conditions:

• Ability to lift and/or carry items weighing up to 50 pounds regularly.
• While performing the duties of this job the employee is regularly required to sit, stand and walk.
• The employee is also regularly required to drive various company owned or operated passenger and commercial vehicles.
• The employee is often required to use hands to handle or feel objects, stand, kneel or crouch.

Equipment/Machinery Used:

Material handling equipment and Class A type commercial vehicles

Safety:

Workplace safety is vitally important to our company-not only at our company but we also view it as an important aspect of the lives of each and every employee, the communities we work in as well as our customers. While at work, our employees are responsible for understanding and following all safety rules and procedures for their job assignment. HP Hood offers regular training and ongoing reinforcement so that safety becomes a daily conversation with all employees. Likewise, food safety is a key performance indicator for our company. Understanding this, Good Management Practices (GMPs) and housekeeping procedures are to be followed as part of any job at HP Hood. There is no production goal, no competitive advantage, nor any cost-effective measure that is worth risking your own personal safety.

HP Hood is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Female/Minority/Veteran/Disabled

“VERVRAA Federal Contractor”

Exact compensation may vary based on skills, experience and location.

The pay range for this position is

$0.01 - $0.01 USD

HP Hood is an Equal Opportunity Employer

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