Transport Driver

Job Description

Job Description

Overview

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: Lindenhurst, NY

Compensation : $33/hr.

Shift differential : 6%-8% of base hourly rate paid for applicable hours worked

Sign On Bonus: $1,000 paid after 90 days of employment – Sign on bonus eligibility applies only to new hires who have not been previously employed by the company, its affiliates, or its predecessors. 

Schedule: Monday to Friday multiple shifts available

Ability to work holidays and weekends per business needs

Benefits of working for Primo Brands:

Health Benefits: Medical, prescription, dental, vision, flexible spending account (FSA), dependent care flexible spending account (FSA), health savings account (HSA)

Retirement/Investing:

401K with a 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 great benefits: Employee discounts, save on auto, home, and pet insurance, tuition reimbursement, paid vacation and sick time, 9 paid holidays and 3 paid floating holidays, paid leave for when you have a baby, adopt a child, or become a foster parent, legal services, identity theft protection, employee assistance program (EAP), adoption reimbursement benefit, FEDlogic, commuter benefits

Responsibilities

• Safely operate transport vehicle. 

• Ensuring vehicle meets all Department of Transportation (DOT) laws and company standards.  

• Understanding of load and freight weight requirements.  

• Operate forklift to unload and reload trailer with company products. 

• Complete all required company and DOT required documents and reports. 

• Maintain cleanliness of company vehicle. 

• Ability to manage and track inventory. 

• Protect company assets by securing product loads before and during transport. 

• Complete comprehensive vehicle inspections

Qualifications

• Must be 21 years of age or older. 

• Minimum two years’ experience driving tractor/trailers OTR. 

• Ability to use a handheld device and application systems.  

• Valid CDL Class A license

• Doubles and Tanker endorsement required

• Must be able to meet Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration driver qualifications including pre-trip and post-trip requirements. 

• Ability to safely lift up to 66 pounds.

• Repetitive motion when loading and securing products in trailer.  

• Forklift experience.

• Effective verbal and written communication skills.

• Basic computer/data entry skills and basic math skills proficiency.

• Ability to drive tractor/trailer in all weather conditions (snow chain driving experience may be required for some locations).

• May be required to work up to 12-hour shifts (may vary by location)

• Manual Transmission experience required.

• Ability to operate: Single/Double/Triple Axle/Doubles/Side Loaders/53’ Dry Vans

Candidates must possess strong English language skills to effectively communicate with customers and provide exceptional service. Proficiency in English is essential for understanding customer needs, resolving inquiries, and collaborating with team members.

Primo Brands’ established portfolio includes billion-dollar brands Poland Spring® and Pure Life®, premium brands like Saratoga® and Mountain Valley®, regional leaders such as Arrowhead®, Deer Park®, Ice Mountain® Ozarka®, and Zephyrhills®, purified brands, Primo Water® and Sparkletts®, and flavored and enhanced brands like Splash® and AC+ION®. Our extensive direct-to-consumer offerings and industry-leading line-up of innovative water dispensers create consumer connectivity through recurring water purchases across Water Direct, Water Exchange, and Water Refill. At Primo Brands, our more than 11,000 associates are at the heart of what we do and deliver on our mission to provide healthy hydration to consumers wherever, however and whenever they want it. We believe in fostering a respectful culture, which values our associates who are deeply invested in quality hydration, our communities, and the sustainability of our packaging and water sources for generations to come.

Primo Brands is proud to be an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer, seeking to create a welcoming and diverse environment. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, transgender status, sexual stereotypes, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics. We also consider qualified applicants with criminal histories, consistent with applicable federal, state, and local law