DD Route Driver

HP Hood•Agawam, MA

61d•Onsite

About The Position

HP Hood is seeking a self-driven individual to advance their career as a high-impact player on a team. The company culture is built on value commitments to innovation, quality, results, integrity, community, people, and collaboration, fostering strong employee engagement, teamwork, safety, and wellness. HP Hood is one of the largest and most trusted food and beverage manufacturers in the United States, with a portfolio of national and super-regional brands and licensed products. This position involves a large format direct delivery route with a 2 AM start, working a 4-day rotating schedule. Working hours may be modified based on business needs.

Requirements

Current valid CDL
Satisfactory MVR (Motor Vehicle Record)
Up-to-date medical card
One years’ driving experience or equivalent classroom qualification
Ability to pass a DOT (Department of Transportation) exam
High School Diploma or GED
Current, valid CDL
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.
Able to sit, stand, squat, travel up and down stairs.
Lifting requirements up to 100lbs.
Requires driving for long periods of time, frequently in and out of the truck, unloading product by hand and utilizing dolly/handcart, transporting product into customer locations.

Nice To Haves

Neat, clean appearance

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 cash.
Must be able to work independently while supporting the Distribution Department.
Work in a cooperative manner with managers, supervisors and peers.
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.
Support SQF by maintaining food safety and food quality through completing job tasks and maintaining the work area in a sanitary manner.
Support biosecurity and GMP measures.
Work with SQF site lead and HR to support SQF training efforts.
Report food safety problems to personnel with authority to initiate action.