Over the Road Driver - $5,000 Sign-On Bonus

Sargento Foods Inc. • Plymouth, WI

37d

About The Position

You will drive tractor-trailer combination on 1800 - 4000 miles per week trips to transport and deliver company products to designated customer locations. You will also pick up manufacturing supplies from company vendors. You will utilize the fleet to the maximum potential, the expectation is that our full time over-the-road drivers work a full week. This may consist of multiple runs per week, including additional regional runs upon return from initial run if necessary.  At Sargento, you work for a company you believe in, with a family of people who believe in you.  Our culture stems from a simple premise: Hire good people and treat them like family.  At Sargento, you can make decisions based on how they affect people as well as the long-term health of our company.  You will be encouraged to make a meaningful difference in the community, in the company and in your career.  With diverse experiences and tools to learn and develop, you can transform your aspirations into reality.  If you're ready for the right place to belong and grow your career, you can find it here.

Requirements

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED) required.
• Comprehensive knowledge of DOT regulations.
• Valid Commercial Driver's License required.
• 2 years or 100,000 miles driving experience required.
• Satisfactory MVR (Motor Vehicle Record). 

Nice To Haves

• Over the Road driving experience and knowledge or refrigerated units is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Inspect vehicle safety conditions before and after trips and report any malfunctions and/or condition requiring mechanical attention and/or repair.
• Drive tractor-trailer combination units on long distance hauls (1,800-4,000 miles per week) to transport and deliver company products to designated customer locations. You will pick up manufacturing supplies from company vendors. The company makes every effort to ensure our drivers have a full week of work. Extra work may be available upon request. (Requires skills to maintain control of truck during runs, backing up, turning tight corners and negotiating narrow passageways or thoroughfares.)
• Maintain schedules, mileage truck logs and obtain necessary signature on Bill of Ladings or sign for any material to be picked up.
• Entering trip information and messages into the on-board computer for e-logging and dispatch purposes.
• Obtain necessary outside services on runs to include diesel fuel, lubrication, batteries, tires, lights, brakes; communicate with company on any major mechanical problems or emergencies.

Benefits

• $5,000 Sign-On Bonus
• Paid on Hub Miles
• Home Weekly
• Eligible for quarterly safety bonus, annual bonus potential, & profit-sharing potential
• Up to 3 weeks of PTO
• 10 paid floating holidays per calendar year
• Employer 401K contribution in the top 1% of the nation
• Comprehensive medical including Fertility, Adoption benefits, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Onsite Health & Wellness Center
• Tuition Assistance
• Access to Employee Store

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Food Manufacturing
• Education Level: High school or GED