Grease Route Driver

Darling Ingredients Inc.; Lecompte (LA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Paid Time Off

Job summary

Darling Ingredients is seeking a Grease Route Driver to operate a grease collection truck and provide quality service to customers. The role includes loading grease containers, maintaining vehicle cleanliness, and completing route paperwork with accuracy.

The position requires a valid CDL with proper endorsements, a clean MVR, and compliance with safety regulations. It offers full-time employment with a benefits package including 401(k) and health/dental/vision insurance, plus paid time off.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Must be at least 21 years of age with clean MVR.
• Current CDL holder with proper endorsements.
• Must be registered on https://clearinghouse.fmcsa.dot.gov/.

Responsibilities

• Operate grease route truck and load grease containers; ensure cleanliness of container and surroundings; complete route ticket with customer signature.
• Responsible for established route as assigned.
• Maintain company vehicle in clean condition.
• Perform safety checks and operate vehicle per regulations and company policies.
• Attend safety meetings; may serve on Safety Committee.
• Maintain excellent customer relations and professional appearance.
• Complete all required paperwork (route tickets, vehicle inspections, accident reports, mileage reports).
• Update vehicle condition daily.

Skills

Communication skills

Team player

Math skills

Customer service

Availability for nights/weekends

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

CDL license

Job description

Company Details

Darling Ingredients repurposes and recycles materials from the animal agriculture and food industries - transforming them into essential ingredients that do everything from feeding animals to fertilizing crops to fueling planes and nourishing people. We're the number one publicly traded company of our kind, operating a global family of brands and businesses that span more than 260 facilities in over 15 countries. Our unique scale allows us to make entire industries less wasteful and more sustainable, helping move the world toward a more circular economy.

Darling Ingredients offers full time employees a full suite of benefits including but not limited to the following: 401(k), Health, Dental and Vision Insurance, and Paid Time Off.

Job Summary

The Grease Route Driver is responsible for operation of a grease collection truck to collect cooking oil while providing quality service to our customers.

Essential Duties/Responsibilities:

• Pump or load grease containers; ensure cleanliness of container and surrounding area; returns container with screen and lock secured; notes any damages to container or corral area; properly completes route ticket with customer signature.
• Responsible for established route as assigned.
• Responsible for company vehicle; keeps vehicle in clean condition.
• Conduct all safety checks, inspections of vehicle; operates vehicle under state/federal/local regulations and in accordance with company policy & procedures; observes all company safety rules.
• Attendance at all safety meetings required; may be asked to serve on Safety Committee.
• Maintain excellent customer relations by presenting professional appearance and attitude.
• Responsible for completing all company required paperwork in accordance with company policies (route tickets, driver vehicle inspection reports, accident reports, mileage reports, service forms, etc).
• Maintain and update vehicle condition report on a daily basis.
• All other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

• High school diploma or GED.
• Must be at least 21 years of age with clean MVR.
• Minimum of 2 years of experience operating similar vehicle to grease route truck.
• Current CDL holder with proper endorsements.
• Must be registered on https://clearinghouse.fmcsa.dot.gov/.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Prior route experience within a customer-oriented environment preferred.
• Works well with others in a team environment.
• Dependable; reliable; ability to work nights and/or weekends as needed.
• Good math and communication skills.
• Knowledge of safe operation of a commercial motor vehicle and general maintenance.

The information contained in this job description is intended to describe the essential job functions required of those assigned to this job. It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, knowledge, skills, and abilities needed to perform the job. Please note that management retains the right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time. The ability to competently perform all the essential duties of the position, with or without reasonable accommodation, demonstrated commitment to effective customer service delivery, integrity, and the ability to work productively as a member of a team or work group are basic requirements of all positions at Darling Ingredients.

Darling Ingredients is an equal opportunity employer and gives consideration to qualified applicants without regard to race, color, creed, religion, age, pregnancy, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, genetic information, physical or mental disability, military service, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state and local law. Know Your Rights: If you would like more information, please click on the link and paste into your browser: https://www.eeoc.gov/poster

Working Conditions and Physical Demands

Working Environment

• Exposed to unpleasant or disagreeable physical environments such as high noise level, strong odors, and/or exposure to heat and cold. Frequency: Frequently.
• Exposed to bio hazardous conditions. Frequency: Frequently.
• Exposed to toxic or caustic chemicals which mandate attention to safety considerations. Frequency: Frequently.
• Exposed to Electrical hazards; risk of electrical shock. Frequency: Frequently.
• Handles or works with potentially dangerous equipment. Frequency: Frequently.
• Travels to offsite locations. Frequency: Frequently.
• Other (please describe):

Physical Demands

• Sit: Must be able to remain in a stationary position. Frequency: Frequently.
• Walk: Must be able to move about inside/outside office or work location. Frequency: Frequently.
• Use hands to finger, handle or feel: Operates a computer and other office machinery. Frequency: Frequently.
• Stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl: Must be able to position one's self to maintain computers in the lab, including under desks and in the server closet. Frequency: Frequently.
• Climb or balance: Must be able to ascend/descend on a ladder. Frequency: Frequently.