Semi Driver

Darling Ingredients Inc.; Mifflintown (Juniata County); On-site; USD 52,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

Darling Ingredients Inc. is seeking a Class A Semi Driver to operate a commercial motor vehicle for raw material pickup and return to the plant, prioritizing prompt and efficient customer service.

Essential duties include route execution, tarp safety, vehicle maintenance, safety inspections, and accurate documentation. Minimum qualifications require 21+, CDL A with clean MVR, and FMCsa clearinghouse registration; six months of experience preferred.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 21 years of age.
• Must be current CDL Class A holder with clean MVR.
• Six months experience required.
• Must be registered on https://clearinghouse.fmcsa.dot.gov/

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

Skills

CDL Class A

Six months experience

MVR clean

Job description

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.

This position is responsible for The Class A Semi Driver is responsible for operation of commercial motor vehicle to pick up raw material with attention to prompt and efficient customer service, then return to our facility.

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 at least 21 years of age.

• Must be current CDL Class A holder with clean MVR.

• Six months experience required.

• Must be registered on https://clearinghouse.fmcsa.dot.gov/

Preferred Qualifications

• 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 occasionally stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, and climb or balance.
• Must be able to communicate effectively and identify potential workplace hazards.

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.