Route Driver

Darling Ingredients Inc.; Hamilton (MI); On-site; USD 42,000 - 61,000; Full time

Job summary

Darling Ingredients Inc. in Michigan is seeking a Bone Route Driver to operate a Fat and Bone collection vehicle, serving multiple customer locations. You will remove raw material and ensure safe, compliant transport, inspecting loads and maintaining records.

The role requires a valid CDL Class A license with a clean driving record and the ability to pass a pre-employment physical and drug screen, with strong customer-service skills and reliability.

Qualifications

• Must be 21 years of age.
• Valid CDL Class A license with clean driving record.
• Must be registered on https://clearinghouse.fmcsa.dot.gov/

Responsibilities

• Collects and inspects raw material at time of pick up for any foreign or hazardous material at customer location.
• Provides customer with receipt of pick up which contains weight of product and signature of management at location.
• Responsible for company vehicle; maintains vehicle in cleanest possible manner; operates vehicle in accordance with Company, federal, state and local regulations.
• May be required to maintain a DOT log book.
• Maintains excellent customer relations by providing quality, professional service at all times.
• Follows all Company safety procedures and guidelines.
• All other duties as assigned by management.

Skills

Clear communication

Highly organized

Time management

Ability to pass physical & drug test

Education

High school diploma preferred

Tools

Truck hydraulics

CDL Class A license

Job description

Job Summary

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

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.

• Collects and inspects raw material at time of pick up for any foreign or hazardous material at customer location.
• Provides customer with receipt of pick up which contains weight of product and signature of management at location.
• Responsible for company vehicle; maintains vehicle in cleanest possible manner; operates vehicle in accordance with Company, federal, state and local regulations.
• May be required to maintain a DOT log book.
• Maintains excellent customer relations by providing quality, professional service at all times.
• Follows all Company safety procedures and guidelines.
• All other duties as assigned by management.

Minimum Qualifications

• Must be 21 years of age.
• Valid CDL Class A license with clean driving record.
• Must be registered on https://clearinghouse.fmcsa.dot.gov/

Preferred Qualifications

• High school diploma preferred.
• Prior route experience preferred.
• Experience with truck hydraulics a plus.
• Communicates clearly in verbal and written form.
• Highly organized; superior time management skills.
• Valid Class A CDL with clean driving record.
• Ability to maintain composure in difficult situations; adaptable to changing situations.
• Ability to pass pre-employment physical and drug screen.
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide whole numbers.

Physical Demands

• Constantly required to walk, stand, sit, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crawl, and crouch.
• Occasionally push, pull, up to 100 lbs.
• Occasionally lift up to 80 lbs.
• Frequently lift, push, pull, or carry up to 50 lbs.
• Regularly required reach with hands and arms.

Work Environment

Job functions will be carried out at a plant location, customer locations, and company vehicle.

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