Deadstock Driver

Darling Ingredients•Alton, IA

54d•Onsite

About The Position

The Deadstock Route Driver will be responsible for picking up dead hogs, cattle and meat scraps from farm sites on a daily route and returning to the Alton facility . This job is located in Alton IA. This is a drop and hook route. Work Schedule: Monday - Friday, and some Saturday. Start Time: 12:00noon, 2:00pm, or 4:00pm. 8 - 10 hours per day 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. Must be able to handle outside elements, summer heat and winter cold. Collects and inspects raw material at time of pick up for any foreign or hazardous material at customer location (Local Runs). Required to maintain an Electronic DOT log. Provides customer with receipt of pick-up and obtains 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 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. Complete vehicle condition report on a daily basis; operates under all Company safety standards. Maintains excellent customer relations by providing quality, professional service at all times. 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.) on a daily basis. Responsible for established route as assigned. Attendance at all safety meetings required; may be asked to serve on Safety Committee. All other duties as assigned by management

Requirements

Must be 21 years of age.
Must have a high school diploma or GED.
Must possess a valid Class A CDL driver's license.

Nice To Haves

Prior route experience within a customer oriented environment preferred.
Experience with truck hydraulics a plus.
Communicates clearly in verbal and written form.
Highly organized; superior time management skills.
Ability to maintain composure in difficult situations; adaptable to changing situations.
Ability to work well with internal staff and external customers.
Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide whole numbers.

Responsibilities

Picking up dead hogs, cattle and meat scraps from farm sites on a daily route and returning to the Alton facility
Collecting and inspecting raw material at time of pick up for any foreign or hazardous material at customer location
Maintaining an Electronic DOT log
Providing customer with receipt of pick-up and obtains signature of management at location
Maintaining vehicle in cleanest possible manner
Operating vehicle in accordance with Company, federal, state and local regulations
Conducting all safety checks and inspections of vehicle
Operating vehicle under state, federal, local regulations and in accordance with company policy and procedures
Observing all company safety rules
Completing vehicle condition report on a daily basis
Operating under all Company safety standards
Maintaining excellent customer relations by providing quality, professional service at all times
Completing all company required paperwork in accordance with company policies (route tickets, driver vehicle inspection reports, accident reports, mileage reports, service forms, etc.) on a daily basis
Following established route as assigned
Attending all safety meetings required
Serving on Safety Committee