Class A or B CDL Route Driver

Darling Ingredients Inc.; Chatfield Township (MN); On-site; USD 42,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

Darling Ingredients Inc. is seeking a Route Driver to pick up dead hogs, cattle and meat scraps from farm sites and transport them to the Chatfield MN Facility. The role offers a Monday–Friday schedule with a 6:00am start and 10–11 hour days, on-site at our Chatfield facility.

Candidates must be at least 21 years old, possess a high school diploma or GED, and hold a valid Class B driver's license. Class A license preferred, with prior route experience and strong customer relations skills.

Qualifications

• Must have a high school diploma or GED.
• Must be 21 years of age.
• Valid Class B driver's license.

Responsibilities

• Maintain an Electronic DOT log.
• Operate vehicle in accordance with company, federal, state and local regulations.
• Conduct pre and post trip vehicle inspections; follow safety rules.
• Complete daily company paperwork.
• Attend safety meetings and participate as needed.

Skills

Customer relations

Basic math

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Class B driver's license

Class A license preferred

Job description

Job Summary

The Route Driver will be responsible for picking up dead hogs, cattle and meat scraps from farm sites on a daily route and returning to the Chatfield MN Facility.

• Work Schedule: Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday. Wednesday is clean-up day or other task.
• Flexible Start Time: 6:00am.
• Work Hours Per Day: 10 - 11 hours.

Essential Duties/Responsibilities

Nothing in this job description restricts management's right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.

• Must be able to handle outside elements year round
• Collects and inspects products at time of pick up for any foreign material at customer location.
• Required to maintain an Electronic DOT log.
• Responsible and operates vehicle in accordance with Company, federal, state and local regulations.
• Conducts pre and post trip vehicle inspections; observes company policy, procedures and safety rules.
• Maintains excellent customer relations by providing quality, professional service at all times.
• Responsible for completing all company required paperwork in accordance with company policies on a daily basis.
• Attendance at all safety meetings required; may be asked to serve on Safety Committee.
• All other duties as assigned by management

Minimum Qualifications

• Must have a high school diploma or GED.
• Must be 21 years of age.
• Valid Class B driver's license.

Preferred Qualifications

• Class A driver's license preferred.
• Prior route experience within a customer oriented environment.
• Ability to work well with internal staff and external customers.
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide whole numbers.

Physical Demands

• Frequently required to walk, stand, sit, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crawl, and crouch.
• Occasionally lifts up to 75 lbs.
• Occasionally required to load deadstock and/or bins with assistance from a wench on their vehicle.
• Regularly required reach with hands and arms.

Work Environment

Job functions will be carried out in a commercial motor vehicle, customer locations, and plant environment.

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