DD Route Driver - Southeastern, MA & Rhode Island

HP Hood•Agawam, MA

26d•$1,529 - $1,699•Onsite

About The Position

HP Hood, a leading food and beverage manufacturer founded in 1846, is seeking a self-driven Route Driver to join their team. The company culture emphasizes innovation, quality, integrity, and collaboration, fostering strong employee engagement, teamwork, safety, and wellness. HP Hood offers a competitive benefits package including health, dental, vision, wellness programs, employee discounts, retirement plans, tuition reimbursement, and advancement opportunities. The Route Driver position requires a valid CDL, satisfactory MVR, up-to-date medical card, and one year of driving experience or equivalent classroom qualification. Employees must maintain a neat appearance and pass a DOT exam. The role involves operating a company vehicle safely, managing assigned delivery routes, handling products, representing the company professionally, maintaining logs, delivering products in a timely manner, keeping accurate records of accounts and cash, and working independently while supporting the Distribution Department. The position also requires adherence to all company safety policies and procedures, and maintaining a clean and safe work environment.

Requirements

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.
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.

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.