Fat & Bone Driver

Baker Commodities; Portland (OR); On-site; USD 47,000 - 51,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental and vision coverage

401(k) with employer contribution

Paid holidays

Paid vacation

Paid sick time

Company sponsored life insurance

Disability insurance

Pet Insurance

Job summary

Baker Commodities, Inc. is seeking a Fat & Bone Driver to safely operate our modern fleet, collecting and transporting animal by‑products from plants and stores to rendering facilities. You will follow scheduled routes, maintain logs, and ensure compliance with DOT/FMCSA rules while delivering quality service daily.

Compensation is $34.65 hourly with medical, dental, vision coverage and a 401(k) plan. Regular attendance and safe driving are essential for this role.

Qualifications

• Valid Class A or B CDL and current DOT medical card.
• Must be 21 or older to comply with Federal regulations.
• Endorsements (tanker and doubles) based on vehicle assigned.
• 2 years commercial vehicle driving experience with an acceptable MVR.
• Ability to complete Entry Level Driver program if less than 2 years commercial vehicle driving experience with an acceptable MVR.
• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Ability to read and speak English as required by Federal Motor Carrier Department.
• Understand and follow all DOT and FMCSA rules and regulations.
• Knowledge of transportation and safety principles for moving goods by road.
• Skill to operate, control and monitor vehicle and equipment.
• Ability to work overtime and alternate schedule/route as needed.
• Local travel; less than 5% overnight travel

Responsibilities

• Check vehicle to ensure that mechanical, safety and emergency equipment is in clean and good working order.
• Collect delivery instructions from appropriate sources and verify instructions and routes.
• Drive assigned vehicle on designated route.
• Follow appropriate safety procedures for transporting goods.
• Report vehicle defects, accidents, traffic violations or damage to vehicles.
• Maintain logs of working hours, vehicle service, or repair status following state and federal regulations.
• Record information such as weight/volume, mileage, time and fuel consumption.
• Operate equipment such as GPS navigation and radio/phone to exchange information with supervisors or other points of contact.
• Plan/adjust routes based on changing conditions using navigation equipment to maximize fuel efficiency.
• Load or unload trucks using specialized equipment as necessary.
• Interact with others in a professional and ethical manner.
• Follow department and company procedures.
• Keep up regular attendance and punctuality; regular attendance and punctuality are essential for the smooth operation of this company
• Other duties as assigned for the purpose of ensuring the efficient and effective operation of the business.

Skills

CDL driving

DOT regulations

English literacy

Safety awareness

Logbook maintenance

Route planning

Overtime flexibility

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Description

Safe and timely operation of Commercial Vehicle and equipment to collect, transport and deliver company product.

This role will be a "Fat & Bone Driver". Our modern fleet of trucks collects and transports animal by-products from meat and poultry processing plants, supermarkets and butcher shops on a regularly scheduled basis to our environmentally-friendly rendering facilities where everything is processed daily and recycled into other useful products.

Visit our website https://bakercommodities.com/services/ for more information about the important contributions of this position.

Compensation and Benefits

• $34.65 hourly
• Medical, dental and vision coverage offered
• 401(k) With employer contribution
• Paid holidays, vacation and sick time
• Company sponsored life insurance
• Company sponsored short and long-term disability?
• Pet Insurance

Duties and Responsibilities

• Check vehicle to ensure that mechanical, safety and emergency equipment is in clean and good working order
• Collect delivery instructions from appropriate sources and verify instructions and routes
• Drive assigned vehicle on designated route
• Follow appropriate safety procedures for transporting goods
• Report vehicle defects, accidents, traffic violations or damage to vehicles
• Maintain logs of working hours, vehicle service, or repair status following state and federal regulations
• Record information such as weight/volume, mileage, time and fuel consumption
• Operate equipment such as GPS navigation and radio/phone to exchange information with supervisors or other points of contact
• Plan/adjust routes based on changing conditions using navigation equipment to maximize fuel efficiency
• Load or unload trucks using specialized equipment as necessary
• Interact with others in a professional and ethical manner
• Follow department and company procedures
• Keep up regular attendance and punctuality; regular attendance and punctuality are essential for the smooth operation of this company
• Other duties as assigned for the purpose of ensuring the efficient and effective operation of the business. These responsibilities may change from time to time are business needs evolve over time.

Requirements

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, Professional Certifications, Education, Experience and Travel Requirements

• Valid Class A or B CDL and current DOT medical card
• Must be 21 or older to comply with Federal regulations
• Endorsements (tanker and doubles) based on vehicle assigned
• 2 years commercial vehicle driving experience with an acceptable MVR
• Ability to complete Entry Level Driver program if less than 2 years commercial vehicle driving experience with an acceptable MVR.
• High school diploma or equivalent preferred
• Ability to read and speak English as required by Federal Motor Carrier Department
• Understand and follow all DOT and FMCSA rules and regulations
• Knowledge of transportation and safety principles for moving goods by road
• Skill to operate, control and monitor vehicle and equipment
• Ability to work overtime and alternate schedule/route as needed
• Local travel; less than 5% overnight travel

Physical Demands/Requirements

Constantly (over 2/3):

• remains in a seated position while using arms, legs and observation to operate vehicle
• observes and monitors equipment
• ascends/descends in and out vehicle and on equipment

Frequently (1/3-2/3):

• communicates with co-workers, customers and supervisors
• moves, lifts, pushes and pulls equipment and material up to 60 lbs.
• walks, climbs, stoops, kneels, crouches, reaches and handles equipment to collect material
• operates electronic devices such as GPS equipment and phone/radio

Occasionally (under 1/3):

• exposed to outdoor weather conditions
• exposed to materials that occasionally require use of PPE such as gloves (protect from heat)
• moves across wet/slippery and uneven surfaces
• electronically and manually completes logs/reports

About Baker Commodities, Inc.

Baker Commodities Inc. has been in business for over 80 years. We are a privately owned company with manufacturing facilities strategically located within the United States providing quality products and services worldwide. Much of our success is due to our outstanding employees. Through their careful attention to quality, service, innovation and integrity, we will continue to be one of the world's premier rendering companies.

EOE STATEMENT

We are an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex including sexual orientation and gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local law.