Transport Driver

About the role

Primo Brands is a leading branded beverage company in North America with a focus on healthy hydration, offering an extensive portfolio of sustainably sourced, conveniently packaged branded beverages distributed across more than 150,000 retail outlets. This position is based in Charlotte, NC.

Pay

$30.00 per hour. Shift differential of 6%–8% of base hourly rate paid for applicable hours worked.

Schedule

Monday–Friday, 6:00 PM–6:00 AM. Ability to work holidays and weekends per business needs.

Benefits

• Health: Medical, prescription, dental, vision, flexible spending account (FSA), dependent care FSA, health savings account (HSA)
• Retirement/Investing: 401(k) with 5% match, Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP)
• Insurance: Employee life insurance, short- and long-term disability, critical illness, hospital indemnity, accident insurance, spouse/domestic partner/child life insurance, accidental death and dismemberment
• Other: Employee discounts, savings on auto/home/pet insurance, tuition reimbursement, paid vacation and sick time, 9 paid holidays and 3 paid floating holidays, paid parental leave (birth, adoption, foster care), legal services, identity theft protection, employee assistance program (EAP), adoption reimbursement benefit, commuter benefits

Responsibilities

• Safely operate a semi‑trailer/tractor unit (GVW 100,000 lbs) for timely pick‑up and delivery of bulk water from spring sites to company bottling plants
• Load and unload tanker truck safely
• Support the team with decisions and assist colleagues as needed
• Perform pre‑trip and post‑trip vehicle inspections
• Adhere to all traffic laws and regulations
• Communicate effectively with dispatchers and plant personnel
• Complete all DOT‑required documents and reports per applicable laws and standards
• Ensure compliance with Federal, State, Local, and company operating requirements
• Follow company water quality testing procedures
• Maintain a clean and safe vehicle
• Maintain accurate driving logs, inventory, and records
• Operate forklift safely to unload and reload trailer with company products
• Present a courteous, outgoing, professional image at all times
• Protect company assets by securing product loads before and during transport
• Understand and maintain load and freight weight requirements
• Other duties as assigned by the Regional Transportation Manager

Qualifications

• High school diploma, GED, or equivalent experience
• Must be 21 years of age or older (DOT requirement)
• Valid Class A Commercial Driver’s License (CDL)
• Tanker endorsement required at time of hire
• 1–2 years commercial tanker driving experience; minimum 100,000 lb GVW preferred
• Clean Motor Vehicle Report (MVR): only one license held; no DUI/DWI, refusal to test, leaving the scene of an accident, driving a commercial vehicle without a CDL, at‑fault fatal accidents, driving‑related suspensions/revocations/cancellations, disqualifying offenses, or reckless driving incidents
• Ability to read and interpret driving routes, safety rules, sales tickets, operating instructions, and procedure manuals
• Ability to sit, stand, push, pull, climb ladders, walk all day, and move/lift objects up to 75 lbs (with or without reasonable accommodation)
• Ability to work independently, efficiently, and in various weather conditions
• Effective communication skills and ability to work independently
• Experience operating a sit‑down forklift and/or pallet jack preferred