--- title: 'Transportation Driver at HP Hood' canonical: 'https://feeny.ai/job/transportation-driver-hp-hood-vernon-87fbb2k5tcvz' type: 'job' last_seen: '2026-09-08' --- # Transportation Driver at HP Hood - **Company:** HP Hood - **Location:** Vernon, NY - **Posted:** 2026-08-14 - **Last confirmed live:** 2026-09-08 - **Apply:** https://job-boards.greenhouse.io/hoodhp/jobs/5389535008 ## Job description 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! 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, retirement plans, 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 $80,000 - $100,000 annually. Drivers are paid per mile and have the ability to make more than $100,000 annually! Individuals will be required to work 3-4 overnights per week. Sign on Bonus - $15,000! Job Responsibilities: Safe Driving and delivery functions at assigned locations. Back haul of products and materials. Maintain positive customer relations. Maintain a professional and clean truck, both inside and outside. Maintain all log and trip records according to company policy and DOT guideline. Acknowledgement and follow through on maintenance needs for all assigned vehicles. Attendance required at company and sponsored training sessions and meetings. Job Requirements: Education / Prior Work Experience/Specialized Skills and Knowledge: Must be able to safely operate Class A equipment, must have 5 yrs. experience and a doubles endorsement. High school graduate preferred. Must be able to read and write English legibly and communicate verbally in the English language. You must be able to perform accurate math computations including addition, subtraction, multiplication and division. Ability to sit/drive for duration of several hours required. Ability to climb into and out of company vehicles assigned. Ability to safely navigate within areas encountered while performing duties of position. Physical and Environment/Working Conditions: Ability to lift and/or carry items weighing up to 50 pounds regularly. While performing the duties of this job the employee is regularly required to sit, stand and walk. The employee is also regularly required to drive various company owned or operated passenger and commercial vehicles. The employee is often required to use hands to handle or feel objects, stand, kneel or crouch. Equipment/Machinery Used: Material handling equipment and Class A type commercial vehicles Safety: Workplace safety is vitally important to our company-not only at our company but we also view it as an important aspect of the lives of each and every employee, the communities we work in as well as our customers. While at work, our employees are responsible for understanding and following all safety rules and procedures for their job assignment. HP Hood offers regular training and ongoing reinforcement so that safety becomes a daily conversation with all employees. Likewise, food safety is a key performance indicator for our company. Understanding this, Good Management Practices (GMPs) and housekeeping procedures are to be followed as part of any job at HP Hood. There is no production goal, no competitive advantage, nor any cost-effective measure that is worth risking your own personal safety. HP Hood is an Equal Opportunity Employer Female/Minority/Veteran/Disabled “VERVRAA Federal Contractor” Exact compensation may vary based on skills, experience and location. The pay range for this position is $0.01—$0.01 USD Ready to join us? Apply directly on our [Company Careers Page](https://hood.com/careers) HP Hood is an Equal Opportunity Employer Female/Minority/Veteran/Disabled "VERVRAA Federal Contractor" [Privacy Policy](https://hood.com/privacy-policy) [CCPA](https://hood.com/-/media/Project/HoodCom/PDFs/HP-HOOD-LLC-CA-CCPA-EMPLOYEE-PRIVACY-NOTICE-DECEMBER-2025.pdf) For Applicants in Massachusetts - It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability. Employment is subject to verification of an applicant’s identity and eligibility for employment in the United States as required by immigration laws. We are unable to assist with sponsorship at this time. ## About HP Hood ## Company Overview - **One-liner**: HP Hood is one of the largest dairy processors in the United States, producing and distributing a wide range of dairy products including milk, ice cream, cottage cheese, sour cream, and cream under its own and licensed brands. - **Entity Type**: Private (family-owned by the Kaneb Family) - **Headquarters**: Lynnfield, Massachusetts, United States - **Founded**: 1846 - **Founders**: Harvey Perley Hood ## Core Business - **Primary industry**: Food and Beverage Manufacturing (Dairy) - **Target customers**: B2B (grocery retailers, food service distributors) and B2C (consumers) - **Mission or purpose statement**: The company emphasizes a commitment to quality, community, and innovation. Their founder's pledge is that "good enough never was," and they focus on providing fresh, premium-quality dairy products while supporting the communities where they operate. ## Products & Services - **Hood® Brand**: A full line of fluid milk, ice cream, cottage cheese, sour cream, cream, and other dairy products; the number-one dairy brand in New England. - **Heluva Good!®**: A brand of dips, cheeses, and sour cream with a national presence. - **LACTAID® Brand dairy products**: Licensed lactose-free milk, ice cream, and cottage cheese. - **Blue Diamond Almond Breeze®**: Licensed almond milk and dairy-alternative products. - **Other licensed and regional brands**: The company also produces and distributes other licensed products. ## Market Standing - **Valuation/Market Cap**: Not publicly available (private company). HP Hood was listed at #169 on the Forbes "America's Largest Private Companies" list for 2025. - **Key Metric**: Annual Revenue of approximately $2.1 billion (per LinkedIn estimate) to over $3 billion (per Forbes and company statements). - **Notable Investors/Partners**: The Kaneb Family (owners). Key partners include license holders like Lactaid and Blue Diamond, and major retail and food service customers across the U.S. - **Growth Signals**: The company has 12 manufacturing plants across the United States and is a top dairy brand in New England. Recent funding of $350,000 (grant) from the Northeast Dairy Business Innovation Center in 2024. ## Competitive Advantages - **Heritage and Brand Trust**: Over 175 years of history and a deeply trusted brand name, especially in New England. - **Scale and Distribution**: One of the largest dairy processors in the country with a national footprint and 17 office/manufacturing locations. - **Licensing Portfolio**: Exclusive rights to produce and distribute major national brands like LACTAID® and Blue Diamond Almond Breeze®, providing a diversified revenue stream. - **Vertical Integration**: Owns a research and development operation, allowing for product innovation and quality control. - **Private Ownership**: Family-owned structure allows for long-term strategic planning without quarterly earnings pressure. ## Strategic Focus - **Innovation**: Continuously developing new products and packaging, such as the LightBlock Bottle® and bold cottage cheese flavors. - **Sustainability**: Committed to environmental responsibility and sustainable practices across operations. - **Community Engagement**: Partnering with organizations that support children and families to promote healthy, active lifestyles. - **Operational Excellence**: Focus on quality, safety, and efficiency across its 12 manufacturing plants. ## Why Work Here - **Culture**: Emphasizes core values of Quality, Integrity, Community, Innovation, Results, and Collaboration. The company describes a "family-oriented" and team-focused environment. - **Remote/Hybrid/Office Policy**: Mixed model. Many manufacturing, distribution, and corporate roles are on-site. Some corporate and sales roles (e.g., Director of Human Resources, Technical Sanitation Specialist) are listed as remote. The company has two main office locations (Lynnfield, MA, and Portland, ME) and numerous plant locations. - **Notable Perks and Development**: Offers a range of training and development programs to support employee growth. The company highlights its Total Rewards package (benefits, compensation). - **Workforce**: Approximately 3,400 employees (per Forbes/company statements) or 908 on LinkedIn (likely a smaller subset of active profiles). The company has seen steady headcount growth (+3.8% YoY) and has 77 active job postings. - **Engineering/Technical Roles**: Positions available in food safety, quality, process engineering, SAP integration, and project management. The company has its own R&D operation. ## Sources 1. [hood.com (Careers Page)](https://job-boards.greenhouse.io/hoodhp) 2. [hood.com (Our Story)](https://hood.com/our-story) 3. [LinkedIn (HP Hood Company Page)](https://www.linkedin.com/company/hp-hood) 4. 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