Associate OTR Driver

SUMMARY Drive tractor-trailer combination on 1800 – 4000 miles per week trips to transport and deliver company products to designated customer locations. Pick up manufacturing supplies from company vendors. Utilizing the fleet to the maximum potential, the expectation is that our full time over-the-road drivers work a full week. This may consist of multiple runs per week, including additional regional runs upon return from initial run if necessary.

Your Story.

You would drive tractor-trailer combination on 1800 – 4000 miles per week trips to transport and deliver company products to designated customer locations. You would also pick up manufacturing supplies from company vendors. You would also utilize the fleet to the maximum potential, the expectation is that our full time over-the-road drivers work a full week. This may consist of multiple runs per week, including additional regional runs upon return from initial run if necessary.

Your Passion. Our Culture.

At Sargento, you work for a company you believe in, with a family of people who believe in you.  Our culture stems from a simple premise: Hire good people and treat them like family.  At Sargento, you can make decisions based on how they affect people as well as the long-term health of our company.  You will be encouraged to make a meaningful difference in the community, in the company and in your career.  With diverse experiences and tools to learn and develop, you can transform your aspirations into reality.  If you’re ready for the right place to belong and grow your career, you can find it here.

Benefits That Set Us Apart.

• Comprehensive medical including Fertility, Adoption benefits, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Onsite Health & Wellness Center
• Employer 401K contribution in the top 1% of the nation
• Tuition Assistance
• Access to Employee Store
  
  
  

What You Do.

• Inspect vehicle safety conditions before and after trips and report any malfunctions and/or condition requiring mechanical attention and/or repair.
• Drive tractor-trailer combination units on long distance hauls to transport and deliver company products to designated customer locations. (Requires skills to maintain control of truck during runs, backing up, turning tight corners and negotiating narrow passageways or thoroughfares.)
• Maintain schedules, mileage truck logs and obtain necessary signature on Bill of Ladings or sign for any material to be picked up.
• Entering trip information and messages into the on-board computer for e-logging and dispatch purposes.
• Obtain necessary outside services on runs to include diesel fuel, lubrication, batteries, tires, lights, brakes; communicate with company on any major mechanical problems or emergencies. Interested internal candidates apply on Sargento internal career portal by Sargento is an equal opportunity employer.
• Follow the Sargento Code of Business and Personal Ethics.
• Regular and reliable attendance.
• Actively able to perform essential job functions as determined by Human Resources.
  
  
  

Your Education And Experience.

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED) required.
• Recent graduate within one year or currently enrolled in Technical School for Truck Driving.
• Comprehensive knowledge of DOT regulations.
• Over the Road driving experience and knowledge or refrigerated units is preferred.
• Satisfactory MVR (Motor Vehicle Record).
• Valid Commercial Driver’s License required.
  
  
  

Our Story.

With over 2,400 employees and net sales of nearly $1.8 billion, Sargento is a family-owned company that has been a leader in cheese for more than 70 years.  We created the world’s first, successful pre-packaged sliced and shredded natural cheeses.  Sargento is based in Plymouth, Wisconsin, where we manufacture and market shredded, sliced and snack natural cheese products, as well as ingredients and sauces.  Sargento is known for the exceptional quality of our products and for product design, packaging and merchandising innovations that have transformed our industry.

To learn more about our culture and values, please visit our website at https://careers.sargento.com/us/en.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.