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Stratas Foods

Supplies fats, oils, sauces, dressings

Truck Driver CDL A - Tri-State Area, Home Every Night

Full-Time
$49.5k - $100k/yr+ Bi-weekly incentives + Pickup incentives + Lease line incentives + Ryder incentives + Pallet breakdown incentives + Stop incentives + Trailer/yard move incentives + Bottle incentives + Second roundtrip rate + Third roundtrip rate + Mileage over 300
Mid, Senior
Bachelor's
Hillside, NJ, USA
In PersonHome every night; deliveries cover a 250-mile radius across the Northeast.
Vehicle Operation & DeliveryTruck & Heavy Vehicle Driving

About the job

Requirements
  • A high school diploma, GED, or equivalent is required.
  • Must possess a valid Commercial Driver’s License Class A New Jersey driver’s license.
  • Must have 3–5 years of experience operating a tractor trailer.
  • Must understand the principles of motor-equipment operation sufficiently to detect defective operation.
  • Must have a clean driving record and an updated motor vehicle record.
  • Must have an updated Department of Transportation physical card.
  • Must be able to pass a road test.
  • Must know the Northeast Region and Tri-State Area.
  • Knowledge of the food service industry is a plus.
  • Must be able to drive manual or automatic transmissions.
  • Must be able to drive new, updated equipment.
  • Must be able to lift 50 pounds and perform frequent reaching, bending, and other strenuous physical activities.
  • Must be able to communicate verbally and in writing.
Responsibilities
  • Deliver full trailer loads of more than 20 pallets to Stratas Foods customers throughout the Northeast within a 250-mile radius, returning home every night.
  • Use electric jacks to move freight with minimal product handling.
  • Prepare and maintain paperwork and records related to delivery shipments.
  • Maintain vehicle and equipment operational records.
  • Obtain and exchange information, refer inquiries to the appropriate source, and respond to shipment-related questions.
  • Follow state laws governing equipment operation on highways.
  • Follow established good manufacturing practices, safety procedures, and company policies.
  • Work Monday through Friday, with occasional weekend work.
  • Begin work at varying times based on the delivery location.
Desired Qualifications
  • Knowledge of the food service industry.

About the company

Stratas Foods is a North American supplier of fats, oils, sauces, mayonnaises, and dressings for foodservice, ingredients, and private-label retail. It makes and markets a range of oil-based products through its own production facilities and distribution network, backed by an in-house R&D and Innovation (RDI) Center that develops and tests new formulations in labs and pilot plants. The company also operates THE KITCHEN, a customer-focused test kitchen where chefs and brand teams can collaborate to create and test recipes and new product concepts. Stratas Foods differentiates itself by emphasizing consistent quality and reliable service, a strong focus on product development and real-world testing, and close collaboration with customers to bring ideas to life. Its goal is to meet consumer demand for products that perform well and are better for you, while maintaining leadership in the North American market.

Company Size

201-500

Company Stage

N/A

Total Funding

N/A

Headquarters

Memphis, Tennessee

Founded

2008

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What believers are saying

  • Hillside adds high-capacity production for value-added oils and DSM categories.
  • Stratas targets higher-margin specialty products, including butter-flavored oils and branded Admiration®.
  • The Northeast footprint strengthens bids with distributors and chain accounts immediately.

What critics are saying

  • AAK Hillside still depends on closing conditions, delaying promised capacity gains.
  • Integration across Englewood and Hillside disrupts service during the 2025 transition.
  • Commodity oil volatility crushes margins when distributors force price resets fast.

What makes Stratas Foods unique

  • Englewood and Hillside give Stratas Foods a concentrated Northeast manufacturing platform.
  • Stratas spans packaged oils, dressings, sauces, and mayonnaise, plus Admiration® branded oils.
  • Nine U.S. facilities create a broader foodservice and retail supply network.

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Benefits

  • Health Insurance
  • Dental Insurance
  • Vision Insurance

Company News

Food Business News
Oct 24th, 2024
Stratas Foods to acquire AAK foodservice business

AAK plans to enhance its European foodservice structure and will invest in a new site to replace an existing facility in Dalby, Sweden.

Food Engineering
Oct 24th, 2024
Stratas Foods to Acquire AAK Foodservice Facility

Stratas will partner with the Hillside team over the following months, ensuring a smooth transition.

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Oct 23rd, 2024
Stratas Foods Acquires AAK Foodservice Hillside

Stratas Foods, LLC is set to acquire AAK Foodservice, Hillside, NJ, enhancing its manufacturing capabilities in the Northeast. This strategic acquisition aligns with Stratas' growth goals in value-added oils, dressings, sauces, and mayonnaise. The Hillside facility will complement Stratas' Englewood, NJ site, expanding its product offerings and market reach. The transaction, pending customary conditions, will increase Stratas' U.S. facilities from eight to nine, boosting capacity across all product categories.

Stratas Foods
Mar 7th, 2022
Stratas Foods, LLC hires Erik Heggen as CEO

Stratas Foods LLC has announced the appointment of Erik Heggen as its new CEO.