Semi Driver

Darling Ingredients; Mifflintown (Juniata County); On-site; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Darling Ingredients is seeking a Semi Driver to operate a commercial motor vehicle for raw material pickups and timely customer service. You will tarp loads, maintain the vehicle and complete required paperwork while adhering to safety rules.

Ideal candidates will have a CDL Class A with a clean MVR, a tanker endorsement a plus, and registration on the FMCSA Clearinghouse. Regional routes, teamwork, and reliable performance are valued traits.

Qualifications

• Must have CDL Class A with clean MVR and tanker endorsement a plus.
• Must be registered on https://clearinghouse.fmcsa.dot.gov/.

Responsibilities

• Operate a commercial motor vehicle to pick up raw materials and deliver to plant or customer location.
• Ensure loads are tarped and vehicle is kept clean and maintained.
• Conduct safety checks and inspections; comply with regulations and company policy.
• Maintain accurate route tickets, vehicle inspection reports, mileage reports and service forms.

Skills

2 years experience

Team player

Dependable

Safety awareness

Education

CDL Class A

FMCSA Clearinghouse registration

Job description

Job Description

The Semi Driver is responsible for operation of commercial motor vehicle to pick up raw material with attention to prompt and efficient customer service.

Essential Duties/Responsibilities

• Run established route; pick up raw materials; weigh in raw material when returning to plant and weigh in and out of customer location as needed.
• Responsible for ensuring loads are tarped before leaving plant or customer location; maintain cleanliness at customer locations.
• Responsible for company vehicle; keeps vehicle in clean condition.
• Conducts all safety checks and inspections of vehicle; operates vehicle under state, federal, local regulations and in accordance with company policy and procedures; observes all company safety rules.
• 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, mileage reports, service forms, etc).
• Maintain and update vehicle condition report daily.
• Maintain DOT hours of service with onboard computer in accordance with company policy.
• Other duties as assigned

Minimum Qualifications

• Must be current CDL Class A holder with clean MVR. Tanker endorsement a plus
• Must be registered on https://clearinghouse.fmcsa.dot.gov/

Preferred Qualifications

• 2 Years experience preferred
• Works well with others in a team environment.
• Dependable; reliable
• Knowledge of safe operation of a commercial motor vehicle and general maintenance.

Working Conditions and Physical Demands

• Frequently exposed to high noise levels, strong odors, varying temperatures, and biohazardous conditions.
• Requires prolonged sitting and movement throughout office/work locations, as well as occasional use of computers and office equipment.
• Must frequently stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, and climb or balance.
• Must be able to communicate effectively and identify potential workplace hazards.
• Requires the ability to occasionally lift and/or move up to 100lbs.

About Us

We’re one of the world’s leading practitioners of circularity, transforming materials from the animal agriculture and food industries into valuable ingredients. Ingredients that nourish people, feed animals and crops, and fuel the world with renewable energy.

About The Team

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 of this job.