DD Route Driver - Southeastern, MA & Rhode Island

HP Hood•Agawam, MA

25d

About The Position

HP Hood is hiring a Route Driver to deliver products in Southeastern Massachusetts and Rhode Island. The role requires safe operation of a company vehicle, compliance with company, state, federal, and DOT requirements, and familiarity with the assigned route and product handling. Drivers deliver orders promptly, maintain accurate account and cash records, keep vehicle logs, report maintenance issues, and complete required reports. The position works independently with minimal supervision while coordinating cooperatively with managers, supervisors, peers, and the Distribution Department. Drivers also support food safety, food quality, sanitation, biosecurity, and GMP requirements. The schedule has a 2–3 AM start and a four-day rotating route; hours may be modified according to business needs.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Current, valid CDL.
Satisfactory motor vehicle record (MVR).
Up-to-date medical card.
One year of driving experience or equivalent classroom qualification.
Ability to pass a DOT exam.
Neat, clean appearance.
English reading and writing proficiency and ability to identify colors.
Basic math skills.
Ability to work well as part of a team and communicate effectively.
Ability to multitask and work independently with little supervision.
Ability to sit, stand, squat, travel up and down stairs, and lift up to 100 pounds.
Ability to drive for long periods and unload and transport products.

Responsibilities

Safely operate company vehicles in compliance with company, state, and federal regulations.
Maintain working knowledge of the assigned delivery route and product handling requirements.
Represent the Company in a courteous, ethical, and professional manner.
Maintain a vehicle operation log and report maintenance needs or other problems to the Distribution Supervisor daily.
Complete reports required by DOT and HP Hood LLC.
Deliver ordered products in a timely manner and communicate recommendations or problems to the Distribution Supervisor daily.
Maintain accurate daily records of accounts and collected cash.
Work independently while supporting the Distribution Department and cooperating with managers, supervisors, and peers.
Follow company safety policies and procedures.
Complete assigned duties satisfactorily, promptly, and with minimal supervision; perform other related duties as assigned.
Maintain a clean and safe work environment.
Support food safety and quality by completing job tasks and keeping the work area sanitary.
Support biosecurity and GMP measures, assist with SQF training efforts alongside the SQF site lead and HR, and report food safety problems to personnel authorized to act.
Drive for extended periods, frequently enter and exit the truck, unload products by hand and with a dolly or handcart, and transport products into customer locations.