Transport Driver

Job Title

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.

Location: Phoenix, AZ

Pay Rate: $28.00 Hourly

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

Shift: M-F Start time 4:00pm - finish Needed flexibility to work additional hours and holidays based on 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 a semi-trailer/tractor unit with gross vehicle of 100,000 lbs

Responsible for the safe and reliable transport of Primo Water products to company pre-assigned distribution points

Operate forklift safely to unload and reload trailer with company products

Act as a team player by supporting the team with decisions and helping others when needed

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

Perform pre-trip and post-trip inspections of the vehicle

Understanding of load and freight weight requirements

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

Ability to manage and track inventory

Ensure compliance with Federal, State, Local, and company operating requirements

Maintain a clean and safe vehicle

Maintain accurate driving logs, inventory, and records

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

Must be 21 years of age or older

Minimum two years' experience driving tractor/trailers and tankers OTR

Ability to use a handheld device and application systems

Valid CDL Class A license (Doubles endorsement required)

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

Ability to read and interpret information such driving routes, safety rules, sales tickets, operating instructions, and procedure manuals

Ability to safely lift up to 66 pounds. Repetitive motion when loading and securing products in trailer. Forklift experience preferred.

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)

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 the ability to work independently