Truck Driver (Transportation)

Freshpet; Hellertown, Northern (PA, KY); Hybrid; USD 33,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

Freshpet in Hellertown, PA is hiring a Truck Driver to join our distribution team. You will transport pallets of goods between origin and destinations, ensuring safe handling and on-time deliveries across routes.

This full-time role requires a valid CDL A, 3+ years of Class A experience, a clean driving record, the ability to lift 50 lbs, and to pass a background check and drug screen. Shifts: Tue–Sat 4:00 am–2:00 pm or Sun–Thu 4:00 am–2:00 pm. Hourly rate: $28.75.

Qualifications

• Valid Commercial driver’s license (CDL A) required.
• 3+ years of Class A tractor/trailer driving experience.
• Clean driving record within the last 3 years.
• Must pass background check and pre-employment drug screen.
• Able to lift up to 50 lbs and operate independently.

Responsibilities

• Transport pallets of goods to assigned destinations.
• Ensure contents are secured and deliveries are completed with clients.
• Maintain driving logs and timely transport according to route.
• Inspect vehicle before and after each shift and report maintenance needs.
• Adhere to DOT regulations and company policies.

Skills

CDL A

3+ years experience

Clean driving record

Self-starter

Background check

Strong verbal communicator

Ability to lift 50 lbs

Attention to detail

Direction sense

Education

HSD or GED

Job description

There are 2-day shift positions available:

Tuesday – Saturday – 4 :00 am – 2:00 pm

Sunday – Thursday – 4 :00 am – 2:00 pm

Hourly base rate - $28.75

Who We Are

At Freshpet, our goal is to change the way people nourish their pets forever. We strive to strengthen the bond between people and our pets so that we both live longer, healthier, and happier lives while being kind to the planet. We believe that we can create fresh, real foods that pets love and help them live healthier lives, so that their pet parents will also enjoy the many benefits of a rich life shared with a pet.

We started off with a mission to change the way pet parents feed dogs and cats, but we also wanted to be a company that had a thoughtful approach to how we operate. We wanted to do things differently, make great products but be gentle to the planet, good to the people who touch our business, and leave a positive impact with everything we do. We work hard every day to ensure that the original vision is met, starting with making the highest quality foods in our kitchens to running our business with integrity, transparency, and social and environmental responsibility. IT’S AMAZING WHAT CAN HAPPEN WHEN YOU START COMPLETELY FRESH!

What You Will Do

As a Truck Driver you will transport pallets of goods and packages from their place of origin to assigned destinations. This position will be located in Hellertown, PA.

How You Will Make an Impact

• Qualified with Interstate (Class A) Commercial Driver’s License to operate and safely drive your assigned commercial company vehicle with a Gross Vehicle Weight over 26,000 lbs.
• Ensure contents are properly secured inside of truck to prevent breakage or damage
• Obtain signatures or warehouse scans to confirm and complete deliveries with the clients
• Confirm contents of each shipment load matches the manifest document
• Stay on predetermined route and ensure timely transport and delivery
• Perform inspections of your company vehicle prior to and at the end of your shift
• Always ensure your vehicle is kept clean
• Notify Transportation Manager of any major maintenance or delivery issues encountered
• Maintain detailed driving and delivery logs
• Track and report working hours
• Adhere to company rules and regulations
• Obey all applicable traffic laws and drive in according to the weather/road conditions. Make Safety a priority always.
• Comply with DOT regulations

What You Will Bring

Work Experience Requirements

• Valid Commercial driver’s license (CDL “A”) required
• 3 plus years of experience working in a full-time Class A tractor/trailer driving position required
• Clean driving record while operating a personal and /or commercial motor vehicle in the last 3 years
• Self-starter who works well independently
• Must pass background check and pre-employment drug screen
• Skilled and confident driver
• Comfortable maneuvering tractor into loading and unloading positions
• Alert, focused and detailed oriented
• Ability to lift to 50 lbs. at a time
• An innate sense of direction
• Disciplined, dependable, and resourceful
• Strong verbal communicator

Education Requirements

• HSD or GED is required

What We Offer

At Freshpet, we offer a competitive salary and an excellent benefits package, including medical, dental and vision insurance, basic and optional life insurance, short- and long-term disability protection, flexible spending accounts, and a 401(k) plan with company match, paid parental leave, pet insurance, tuition assistance, a generous PTO plan and so much more!

Our Commitment to a Diverse Workforce

At Freshpet, we embrace and encourage our employees’ differences in age, sex, color, disability, ethnicity, family or marital status, gender identity or expression, language, national origin, physical and mental ability, political affiliation, race, religion, sexual orientation, socio-economic status, veteran status, and other characteristics that make our employees unique.

Freshpet aims to foster, cultivate and preserve a culture of diversity, equity, and inclusion. Our employees are our most valuable assets. The collective sum of the individual differences, life experiences, knowledge, inventiveness, innovation, self-expression, unique capabilities, and talent that our employees invest in their work represents a significant part of not only our culture, but our reputation and company’s achievement as well. Freshpet is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Disclaimers

We are interested in every qualified candidate who is eligible to work in the United States. However, we are not able to sponsor visas.