Transportation Driver - $5K Sign On BONUS!

HP Hood•Portland, ME

3h•$78,685 - $87,428

About The Position

HP Hood is hiring a Transportation Driver to deliver trailers and support Distribution Department operations. The role requires safe operation of a company vehicle in compliance with company, state, and federal regulations, including DOT requirements. Drivers maintain vehicle logs, report maintenance issues, complete required reports, and keep accurate records of customer deliveries and returns. The driver also supports food safety, food quality, biosecurity, GMP measures, training efforts, and a clean and sanitary work environment. The position requires independent work with minimal supervision, cooperation with managers, supervisors, and peers, and courteous, ethical, and professional representation of the company. The schedule has a 2:00 PM start time, a five-day work week based on 50 hours, and Sunday and Monday off. The job offers a $5,000 sign-on bonus. The stated pay range is $1,513.18–$1,681.30 USD; the posting does not specify the pay period.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Current, valid CDL; Class A with Tanker endorsement required.
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.
Good communication skills.
Ability to multitask.
Ability to work independently with little supervision.
Ability to deal with frequent changes, delays, or unexpected events.
Ability to establish and maintain effective relations.
Ability to look for and take advantage of opportunities.

Responsibilities

Maintain food safety and food quality by completing job tasks and keeping the work area sanitary.
Support biosecurity and GMP measures.
Work with the site lead and HR to support training efforts.
Report food safety problems to personnel authorized to initiate action.
Operate the company vehicle safely and comply with company, state, and federal regulations.
Represent the company courteously, ethically, and professionally.
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 all ordered trailers in a timely manner and advise the Distribution Supervisor of recommendations for improvements or problems needing attention.
Keep accurate daily records of accounts and cases delivered and returned by customers.
Work independently while supporting the Distribution Department.
Work cooperatively with managers, supervisors, and peers.
Follow company safety policies and procedures.
Execute assigned duties with minimal supervision and perform them satisfactorily and in a timely manner.
Maintain a clean and safe work environment.
Perform other related duties as assigned.