Class A Route Driver

Performance Pet Products; Redwood Falls (MN); On-site; USD 42,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Paid time off

Paid holidays

401K match

Job summary

Performance Pet Products is seeking a Class A CDL Driver at our Central Bi-Products facility in Redwood Falls, MN. The role involves transporting materials and finished products, with a Monday–Friday schedule and potential overtime.

Expect to travel up to 100% and maintain DOT-compliant logs, plus perform vehicle inspections and routine maintenance. A CDL with tanker endorsement may be required for certain routes.

Qualifications

• At least 1 year of semi-truck driving experience.
• Current state Class A CDL and DOT Medical Card.
• Ability to perform in-depth and thorough vehicle inspections.
• Ability to operate a semi-truck with manual transmission.
• Willingness to travel up to 100% depending on routes.

Responsibilities

• Perform pre-, during-, and post-operation inspections.
• Operate company trucks to support shipping/receiving of materials and finished goods.
• Move containers of raw material or connect hoses as needed to load trucks.
• Maintain driver log information using paperless technology.
• Complete all paperwork accurately and timely; maintain records as required.
• Follow DOT, federal, and state transportation regulations and vehicle maintenance rules.

Skills

Truck driving experience

Manual transmission

DOT regulations

Education

CDL Class A

DOT Medical Examiner's Certificate

Job description

Farmers Union Industries, LLC, also known as FUI, is a leading agricultural-based manufacturing company headquartered in Redwood Falls, MN. Our current operations include Central Bi-Products, Northland Choice, Midwest Grease, Artex Manufacturing, Redwood Farms Meat Processors, and Performance Pet Products. Please visit our website at fuillc.com to learn more!

Our Central Bi-Products facility in Redwood Falls, MN collects and transforms multi-species raw material from meat processing facilities into high quality-feed ingredients and other consumer and industrial products. Learn more about the rendering industry at fuillc.com/central-bi-products/.

We are currently accepting applications for a Class A CDL Driver. An individual in this role can expect to collect materials from various meat lockers and earn between $30.22-$31.67/Hr. (based on experience). We offer a benefits package that includes health, dental, vision, PTO, paid holidays, an impressive 401K match and more!

Schedule

Monday-Friday, 5:00am - 5:00pm

Exact schedule may vary by efficiency. Additional hours may be necessary on a required or voluntary basis.

Areas of Accountability

All areas of accountability to be delivered with GRIT - our values of Generosity, Relationships, Integrity, and Teamwork

Product Transportation Federal DOT Compliance

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Perform before-, during-, and after-operation inspections
• Operate company-owned trucks to facilitate shipping and receiving operations of raw materials and finished product
• Move containers of raw material or hook up hose line as needed to load truck
• Maintain driver log information using paperless technology
• Accurately and legibly complete all paperwork in a timely manner and maintains records, as required
• Have a working knowledge of DOT, federal, and state regulations pertaining to transportation and vehicle maintenance
• Assist with minor maintenance and repairs of trucks and trailers; notify management if major repairs are needed
• Maintain and safeguard all company property provided for position
• Follow all safety procedures and help ensure facility and vehicle cleanliness
• Maintain highest level of confidentiality and professionalism while promoting a positive image of the company
• Maintain regular and predictable attendance
• Travel up to 100% of the time
• Situations may arise that require employees to temporarily or permanently assume responsibility for tasks not specifically outlined in this job description. Employees may be requested to work additional hours and/or accommodate a heavier than normal workload.

Qualifications

• One year or more of truck driving experience, desired; must be able to operate a semi-truck with a manual transmission
• Possess and maintain a current state Class A Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) and DOT Medical Examiner’s Certificate Health Card
• Ability to perform in-depth and thorough vehicle inspections
• Ability to remain alert and drive safely under sedentary conditions; remain aware of changing traffic and weather conditions
• Ability to use an electronic tablet or computer to enter truckload information
• Comply with the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) regulations and company policies
• Possess, or be willing to attain, a tanker endorsement, as routes require
• Ability to work with animal by-products from cows, pigs, and poultry
• Must be 21 years of age or older to drive a semi-truck across state lines (not required of all drivers/routes)

Physical Requirements

• Frequently push, pull, or manipulate containers weighing up to 100 pounds
• Frequently pull and hook up to 100 feet of hose
• Consistently climb in and out of vehicle cab and/or onto trailer up to 10 feet
• Frequently bend, crawl, and/or kneel
• Frequently use upper body to unroll trailer tarps
• Perform driving role; sit up to 90% of the time