CDL A Inexperienced Driver - Out and Back

Join America’s favorite family bakery since 1934—home of Little Debbie®, Drake’s® Cakes, and Sunbelt Bakery® Granola Bars. Work with legacy brands that bring smiles to faces nationwide, including yours. You’ll experience a culture committed to work-life balance, guaranteed time off, and supportive health and wellness offerings. Enjoy profit sharing, long-term job security, and a range of exciting career paths. When you join McKee Foods, you’ll discover a better way to live and work.

Job Summary

Are you ready for a NEW CAREER with the potential to earn stable, excellent pay while gaining valuable driving experience? McKee Foods is seeking an Inexperienced CDL A Truck Driver (0 - 6 months experience) to join our team at
our Gentry, Arkansas location.

Why drive with us?

• Great Home Time: 2 to 4 days of home time each week
• Proven Stability: 11 years average driver tenure
• Top-Tier Fleet: Newer equipment, well-maintained by dedicated on-site fleet maintenance
• Unbeatable Schedule: Always off sundown Friday to sundown Saturday

Pay & Compensation

• Starting Pay: Stable pay STARTING at $1400 / week after initial training (includes delivery premium)
• Step-by-Step Pay Bumps: Eligible for performance-based increases as you gain experience. Each new level requires a minimum of 6 months at the previous step:
  • Step 2: $1,503 / week (eligible after 6 months at starting pay)
  • Step 3: $1,628 / week (eligible after 6 months at Step 2)
  • Step 4: $1,691 / week (eligible after 6 months at Step 3)
• Top-Earner Potential: Our more experienced drivers average $92,800 / year (includes extra trips)
• Extra Earning Potential: Extra trips are available to easily increase your weekly pay
• Profit Sharing: 60+ years of profit-sharing cash bonuses
• Per Diem: Partial pay for road expenses

Schedule and Route

• Dedicated Region: Cover a dedicated route network consisting primarily of the Midwestern states
• Overnight Trips: Run an average of 2 overnight trips per week
• Freight: Unload cases of snack cakes safely and efficiently at delivery locations

Location

555 McKee Drive, Gentry AR 72734

Required Qualifications

• License: Current Class A CDL
• Experience: 0 to 6 months of experience driving a tractor-trailer
• Team Mindset: Willingness to drive team
• Physical Ability: Ability to unload a trailer containing cases of snack cake products, regularly lifting up to 25 pounds and occasionally lifting up to 50 pounds
• Endorsements: Ability to obtain a tanker endorsement within 30 days of employment
• Safety & Professionalism: Good driving record (MVR) and demonstrated ability to work well with co-workers and management

Benefits

• Competitive, steady weekly pay
• Profit-sharing cash bonus program
• 401(k) with matching contributions
• 19 days Paid Time Off (for vacation, holidays, sick time, personal time, etc.)
• Medical insurance, including health, dental, vision and prescription drug plan
• Supplemental plans, including life insurance
• Fully-paid parental leave
• Health Center and Pharmacy
• Mental wellness counseling (virtual)
• Tuition reimbursement
• Credit Union
• Exercise and recreation facility
• Wellness programs with financial incentives
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Short-term and long-term disability benefits (company-paid)

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer