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, 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!
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"
The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)