Are you a self-driven person looking to advance your career as a high-impact player on a team? If so, we have an exciting challenge for you and your future!

At HP Hood LLC, we celebrate our differences. Our diversity of people, backgrounds, experiences, thoughts and perspectives are fostered to create an inclusive work environment. We are at our best when we respect and value each other - One Team One Company!

Our culture is built on value commitments to innovation, quality, results, integrity, community, people, and collaboration that fosters a strong employee engagement, teamwork, safety and wellness. We offer a competitive benefits package that includes health, dental, vision, wellness programs, employee discounts, 401k matches, tuition reimbursement, ongoing development, advancement opportunities and more.

Founded in 1846, today HP Hood is one of the largest and most trusted food and beverage manufacturers in the United States. Our portfolio of national and super-regional brands and licensed products includes Hood, Heluva Good, Lactaid, Blue Diamond Almond Breeze, Planet Oat and more.

For candidates based in New York State, this position typically pays between $17.00 - $19.00 per hour.

Temporary Assignment: 3 to 6 months; with the opportunity to bid on a permanent position within HP Hood LLC.

Schedule: Overnights, 10-hour days, four days per week, daily overtime as needed to fulfill deliveries.

Mondays start at 1:00 am,

Tuesdays start Monday at 11 pm or Tuesday at 12:30 am,

Wednesdays 12:00 midnight,

Fridays start at 11 pm Thursday night.

Job Summary:

Assist Distribution Drivers with unloading, checking the quality, and delivering the product along the assigned delivery route. As a Driver Helper you will not drive the delivery vehicle but assist the driver in the delivery of products.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• This is a physical, fast-paced, outdoor position that involves continual lifting, lowering and carrying of product.
• Have a good working knowledge of the assigned delivery route and be familiar with product handling requirements.
• Must represent the Company in a courteous, ethical, and professional manner at all times.
• Unload and check the quality products at a customer location, rotate and check the quality of products.
• Driving alongside a Class A Driver to different locations in order to assist the driver with deliveries.
• Handles any customer complaints professionally
• Handles company equipment properly, follows written driver safety rules, and performs a pre-trip and post-check inspection.
• Must be a cooperative team player and work with drivers, customers, managers, supervisors and peers.

Education and Experience:

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Handcart and electric pallet jack experience highly preferred.

Skills and Competencies:

• Reading and writing proficiency and ability to identify colors.
• Proven ability to communicate effectively and perform simple arithmetic.
• Know the product delivery schedule.
• Ability to multitask and work as a team.

Physical Demands:

• Frequent moving of product up to 50 pounds during the shift; infrequent moving up to 80 pounds.
• Must be able to climb on and off the box of the truck.
• Frequent bending, squatting, pushing, and pulling.

Work Environment:

• Cold warehouse environment.
• Must be able to work in extreme weather conditions (hot weather, rain, and extremely cold temperatures).

HP Hood is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Female/Minority/Veteran/Disabled

"VERVRAA Federal Contractor"