What are the responsibilities and job description for the CONVENTIONAL DRIVER A position at Hood?
$10,000
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!
HP Hood’s 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, tuition reimbursement, employee discount programs, 401k matches 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, Hershey’s Milk & Milkshakes and more.
As a member of the HP Hood team also you'll enjoy:
• Stable work environment
• Health Savings and Flexible spending accounts offered
• Company paid life, AD&D, STD and LTD insurance
• Paid sick days
• 10 paid holidays
• Paid Vacation after 4 months
• Profit sharing
• Biannual incentives and attendance bonus
• Free Employee Assistance Programs
• Scholarships
• Multiple events and activities
• Referral Bonus
• And more!
Position Summary:
The Route Driver family of positions requires a current valid CDL A, a satisfactory MVR (Motor Vehicle Record), an up-to-date medical card, and one years’ driving experience or equivalent classroom qualification. Must have a neat, clean appearance and the ability to pass a DOT (Department of Transportation) exam.
Schedule: off Thursday, Saturday and Sunday, subject to change based on business needs. Start time early am on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday
Compensation: $1463.21/week for first 12 weeks; $1625.78/week salary thereafter
OT wage: Additional days worked are paid at 1.5 times your daily rate.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
• Responsible for the safe operation of the Company vehicle while complying with all company, State and Federal
regulations.
• Have a good, working knowledge of the assigned delivery route and be familiar with product handling
requirements.
• Must represent the Company in a courteous, ethical and professional manner at all times.
• Must keep a vehicle operation log and report any necessary maintenance or other problems to the Distribution
Supervisor daily and complete all necessary reports as required by DOT and HP Hood LLC.
• Deliver all products ordered in a timely manner and advise the Distribution Supervisor of any recommendations for
improvements or problems needing attention on a daily basis.
• Keep accurate, daily records of accounts and collected checks.
• Must be able to work independently while supporting the Distribution Department.
• Work in a cooperative manner with managers, supervisors and peers.
Education and Experience:
• High School Diploma or GED
• Current, valid CDL A
• Reading & writing proficiency (English language) and ability to identify colors.
• Basic math skills.
• Ability to work well as part of a team.
• Good communication skills.
• Multi-tasked Individual.
• Ability to work independently with little supervision.
Skills and Competencies:
• Follow all company safety policies and procedures.
• Execute assigned duties with minimal supervision.
• Perform assigned duties satisfactorily and in a timely manner.
• Maintain a clean & safe work environment.
• Perform all other related duties as assigned.
Other Information/Physical Requirements
• Open availability.
• Days off vary on each route.
• Weekends/holidays required.
• Ability to perform manual labor tasks required by position.
Salary : $1,463 - $1,626
