TRANSPORTATION DRIVER

** THIS POSITION OFFERS A 5K SIGN ON BONUS!! **

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!

At HP Hood LLC, we celebrate our differences. Our diversity of people, backgrounds, experiences, thoughts and perspectives are fostered to create an inclusive work environment. We are at our best when we respect and value each other - One Team One Company!

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, 401k matches, tuition reimbursement, ongoing development, advancement opportunities and more. This position is also eligible for our bonus program.

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.

Unlike many, we offer comprehensive training to our employees additionally, safety is our number one priority and a way of life in our facilities and on the road. To aid in making it a productive work environment, we offer bi-annual bonus incentive program, driver employee referral program, and corporate discount programs. Did I also mention that our health benefits start at day 31 of employment? That is as competitive as any competitor.

What will I be doing?

At HP Hood, our trusted team of Class A Drivers in this role are responsible for inter-plant line haul deliveries to also include but not limited to distributor full trailer drop & hook deliveries and occasional live unload deliveries. Responsibilities may also include on occasion, pushing and pulling stacks of mils; unloading trucks using a two wheeled hand truck and a milk hook; delivering product to a designated location at the customer account; loading empty cases into the trailer and more.

Qualifications

What skills, background, and behaviors must I possess?

• HS Diploma or GED equivalent required
• Ability to lift 50 lbs and push/pull up to 240 lbs. frequently
• Basic math skills
• 0 -1 year of commercial driving experience
• Current, valid CDL A
• Reading & writing proficiency (English language) and ability to identify colors.
• 1 year of verifiable driving experience in the past 4 years or driving school training certificate. Graduation from an accredited truck driving school will count as 1 year of required experience.
• No major preventable accidents of any personal or professional in the last 3 years.
• Acceptable Motor Vehicle record review.
• No DUI in the last 10 years.

Rotating 5 day work week schedule - with rotating weekend days. Hours typically range between 12:00pm to 9:00pm

• Route: Delivering between HP Hood plants starting in Concord, NH and delivering to Portland, ME, Barre, VT, and Agawam, MA. This position is also responsible for delivery to distributor and grocery accounts.
• Stops: 1-3 stops per day
• Home every night
• Overtime available contingent upon business needs.

What's in it for me?

First of all, in addition to our strong compensation program! HP HOOD LLC offers numerous health insurance options to fit any budget (Blue Cross Blue Shield), Cigna Dental, VSP vision, 401(k) with a generous company match - immediate vesting, 2 weeks' vacation and a week of sick time! Our employees can also take advantage of Life Insurance, AD&D, Short Term and Long Term Disability Insurance, bi-annual driver incentive program, a driver referral program, and much more!