Transport Driver

About the role

Primo Brands is a leading branded beverage company in North America with a focus on healthy hydration. We are proud to offer an extensive and iconic portfolio of highly recognizable, sustainably sourced, and conveniently packaged branded beverages distributed across more than 150,000 retail outlets. Factory location: Hollis, ME.

Pay

• Base compensation: $34.16/hour
• Shift differential: 6%–8% of base hourly rate for applicable hours worked
• Sign-on bonus: $2,000 paid after 90 days of employment

Schedule

• Night shift, 5 days per week
• Hours to be determined
• Ability to work holidays and weekends per business needs

Benefits

• Health Benefits: 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 benefits: 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 with gross vehicle weight of 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
• Act as a team player by supporting the team with decisions and helping others when needed
• Perform pre-trip and post-trip inspections of the vehicle
• Adhere to all traffic laws and regulations
• Communicate effectively with dispatchers and plant personnel
• Complete all DOT required documents and reports following required 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
• Be courteous, outgoing, and always maintain a professional image
• Protect company assets by securing product loads before and during transport
• Understand and maintain load and freight weight requirements
• Other duties as assigned by 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 pound 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 weighing up to 75 lbs. with or without reasonable accommodation
• Ability to work independently, efficiently, and in several types of weather
• Effective communication skills and ability to work independently
• Experience operating a sit-down forklift and/or pallet jack preferred
• Strong English language skills required for effective communication with customers and team members