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.

Key Responsibilities:

This position is responsible for safe and reliable transport of company products to pre-assigned distribution points.  All routes are local and home daily!

Factory Location: Los Angeles, CA
Pay: $34.26 / hour
Shift differential: 6%-8% of base hourly rate paid for applicable hours worked
Schedule: Monday – Friday (Saturdays dependent on business needs)

Start Time: Between 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm until workload completed

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

Skills Required:

• 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
• Load and unload trailers safely
• 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

Requirements / 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 preferred or required at the time of hire
• Minimum two years commercial tractor / semi- trailer 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, or at-fault fatal accidents, driving-related suspensions, revocations, or cancellations; disqualifying offenses; or reckless driving incidents
• Ability to read and interpret information such 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 the ability to work independently
• Experience operating a sit down forklift and/or pallet jack preferred

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 Brands® 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.

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.