Transport Driver

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.

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