Route Driver

Darling Ingredients; Camden (NJ); On-site; USD 55,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Darling Ingredients in Camden, NJ is seeking a Route Driver to operate a raw materials collection vehicle for removing material from multiple customer locations.

The role requires a CDL A, 21+ and familiarity with DOT rules. You will inspect material, provide receipts with weight and signature, maintain the vehicle, and ensure safety compliance.

The schedule features 10-12 hour shifts, Mon-Fri with 2nd shift and Saturdays as needed, in a full-time position.

Qualifications

• CDL Class A license required.
• Knowledge of DOT regulations and safety procedures.
• Ability to operate a manual transmission vehicle.
• Must be at least 21 years old.

Responsibilities

• Collect and inspect raw material at each pickup location.
• Provide a receipt of pick up with weight and management signature.
• Maintain the company vehicle in clean, safe condition and operate it per regulations.
• Possibly maintain a DOT log book as required.
• Maintain professional customer relations and provide quality service.
• Follow all company safety procedures and guidelines.
• Other duties as assigned by management.

Skills

CDL Class A

DOT regulations knowledge

Manual transmission vehicle operation

21+ years old

Job description

Job Summary

The Route Driver operates a raw materials collection vehicle in order to provide removal of the material from multiple customer locations.

Job Summary

The Route Driver operates a raw materials collection vehicle in order to provide removal of the material from multiple customer locations.

Shift Times

• Monday - Friday
  • 10-12 hour shifts
  • 2nd Shift
• Saturdays
  • As needed

Essential Duties/Responsibilities

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

• This role involves collecting & inspecting the raw material at the time of pick up, checking for any foreign or hazardous material.
• You will provide the customer with a receipt of pick up which contains weight of product and signature of management at location.
• You will maintain the company vehicle you use, maintaining it in cleanest possible manner, and operating it in accordance with Company, federal, state and local regulations.
• You may be required to maintain a DOT log book.
• Maintaining excellent customer relations by providing quality, professional service at all times is part of this role.
• Will need to follow all of our Company safety procedures and guidelines.
• Other duties may be assigned by management as necessary.

Minimum Qualifications

• Due to DOT regulations and nature of the work, candidates need to be at least 21 years old.
• We require candidates to have a CDL Class A license due to the type of work and DOT requirements.
• Per DOT requirements, candidates need to also be registered on https://clearinghouse.fmcsa.dot.gov/
• Must be able to operate a manual vehicle

Preferred Qualifications

• Due to the nature of working on a route, having prior route experience within a customer-oriented environment would be preferred.
• Being familiar with the equipment you are using and being able to do a thorough pre-trip and post trip of the equipment would be preferred.
• In this position, candidate will need to be able to use basic math and writing skills.
• Having an understanding of traffic laws along with DOT regulations related to the commercial vehicle you are operating would be an advantage.

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