Part-Time
Truck Driver
Bedford Industries
51-200 employees
U.S. manufacturer of sustainable packaging closures
No salary listed
Worthington, MN, USA
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- Have a valid commercial driver's license.
- Have a safe driving record.
- Be at least 21 years old.
- Pass a Department of Transportation drug test and physical examination.
- Meet all Department of Transportation requirements.
- Have knowledge of shipping documents.
- Have knowledge of federal motor carrier safety regulations.
- Be able to lift 50 pounds occasionally.
- Be able to climb in and out of tractors and trailers safely.
- Be able to secure loads with straps, load locks, and doors.
- Be able to spot trailers at loading docks, including properly raising and lowering landing gear.
- Be able to sit for extended periods of time.
- Be able to perform duties in temperature extremes.
- Present a neat and clean appearance.
- Be able to operate loading equipment.
- Fill in on an as-needed basis for shorter local runs, primarily on Fridays.
- Operate over-the-road multi-drop runs when full-time drivers are on vacation, approximately 4–6 weeks per year.
- Maintain driver's logs as required by federal motor carrier regulations.
- Over-the-road driving experience.
Bedford Industries designs and makes packaging closures in the United States since 1966, with products including twist ties, ElastiTags, and Bio Clip that use over 97% biobased content. Twist ties seal bags, ElastiTags provide stretchable, reusable closures, and Bio Clip secures packaging materials with high biobased content; products are sold and shipped directly from their own facilities. The company runs a closed-loop manufacturing process powered by 100% net-zero carbon energy and promotes upcycling to create new items, aiming to minimize waste. It differentiates itself through sustainability, fast lead times and delivery, and a long-standing family-owned culture, with the goal of providing dependable, high-quality closures that combine environmental performance with quick service.
Company Size
51-200
Company Stage
N/A
Total Funding
N/A
Headquarters
Worthington, Minnesota
Founded
1966
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Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- Bedford acquired Tach-It in 2026, broadening entry-level automation and cross-selling opportunities.
- EcoTwist and TagBack won 2025 recognition, strengthening sustainability-led demand and retailer appeal.
- Bedford's 100% net-zero carbon energy supply supports premium positioning with ESG-focused customers.
What critics are saying
- Tach-It integration after the 2026 acquisition can distract teams and slow execution.
- The 2026 China twist-tie antidumping review signals relentless price pressure from imports.
- Bedford remains tied to packaging demand; bakery and produce spending cuts hit volumes fast.
What makes Bedford Industries unique
- Since 1966, Bedford pairs twist ties with automation and closures under one roof.
- TagBack and EcoTwist turn used closures into recycled lumber and lower-plastic products.
- Tag Tyer automates produce tagging, saving 2–5 seconds per item for growers.
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Benefits
Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Life Insurance
Disability Insurance
Health Savings Account/Flexible Spending Account
401(k) Company Match
Profit Sharing
Paid Vacation
Paid Holidays
Paid Sick Leave
Remote Work Options
Tuition Reimbursement
Wellness Program
Company News
In the few months since Bedford Industries, a leading twist tie and automation manufacturer, acquired Tach-It, customers are already reaping the benefits.