Grease Route Driver

Bakery Feeds, by Darling Ingredients•Imperial, PA

10d

About The Position

The Grease Route Driver operates a semi-truck or vacuum truck to collect animal mortalities, fat and bone, or grease from customer locations for removal. The raw material collected depends on the plant location. The driver is responsible for assigned routes, company vehicle care and safe operation, required records, and providing professional customer service. Drivers collect and inspect materials for foreign or hazardous substances and, depending on the plant location, may pump or load grease containers. They maintain clean containers and surrounding areas, secure returned containers, document damage, and complete route tickets and other required paperwork. The role requires compliance with company policies and applicable transportation and safety regulations. It also involves frequent travel to off-site locations and work around noise, strong odors, varying temperatures, and biohazardous conditions. Darling Ingredients describes itself as a leading practitioner of circularity, transforming materials from the animal agriculture and food industries into ingredients for people, animals, crops, and renewable energy. The company is an equal opportunity employer.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
At least 21 years old with a clean Motor Vehicle Record.
CDL A license with tanker endorsements, depending on route.
CDL B license, depending on route.
Registration with the FMCSA Drug and Alcohol Clearinghouse.
Ability to communicate effectively and identify potential workplace hazards.
Ability to frequently lift and/or move up to 100 pounds and occasionally more than 100 pounds.
Ability to travel frequently to off-site locations.

Nice To Haves

Prior route experience in a customer-oriented environment.
Ability to work well with others in a team environment.
Dependability and reliability, including ability to work nights and/or weekends as needed.
Knowledge of safe commercial motor vehicle operation and general maintenance.
Experience with truck hydraulics.
Strong computer and basic math skills.

Responsibilities

Collect and inspect raw materials at pickup for foreign or hazardous material.
Depending on plant location, pump or load grease containers, keep containers and surrounding areas clean, secure returned containers with screens and locks, note damage, and complete route tickets with customer signatures.
Maintain an Electronic DOT log.
Provide customers with pickup receipts and obtain management signatures at locations.
Maintain the company vehicle in the cleanest possible condition and operate it in accordance with company policy and applicable federal, state, and local regulations.
Conduct vehicle safety checks and inspections and follow company safety rules and procedures.
Complete and maintain daily vehicle condition reports.
Provide quality, professional customer service and maintain excellent customer relations.
Complete required daily paperwork, including route tickets, driver vehicle inspection reports, accident reports, mileage reports, and service forms.
Complete the assigned route.
Attend required safety meetings and potentially serve on the Safety Committee.
Perform other duties as assigned.