Midwest Grease Driver

FARMERS UNION INDUSTRIES LLC•Redwood Falls, MN

6d•$30 - $31

About The Position

Farmers Union Industries, LLC, also known as FUI, is a leading agricultural-based manufacturing company headquartered in Redwood Falls, MN. Our current operations include Central Bi-Products, Northland Choice, Midwest Grease, Artex Manufacturing, Redwood Farms Meat Processors, and Performance Pet Products. Please visit our website at fuillc.com to learn more! Midwest Grease collects, cleans, and recycles restaurant grease into livestock feed ingredients and biofuels. It provides grease trap cleaning services, and grease storage containers that are picked up on a regularly scheduled basis. Learn more about Midwest Grease here! We are currently accepting applications for Midwest Grease Drivers. This day shift opportunity pays $29.67-31.05, based on experience, and requires two overnight stays a week. We offer a benefits package that includes health, dental, vision, PTO, paid holidays, an impressive 401K match and more! Schedule Monday-Thursday, 4:00am-4:00pm OR 6:00am-6:00pm, overnight stays Friday hours may be necessary on a required or voluntary basis Areas of Accountability All areas of accountability to be delivered with GRIT - our values of Generosity, Relationships, Integrity, and Teamwork Production Transportation Federal DOT Compliance Essential Duties and Responsibilities Perform before-, during-, and after-operation inspections Operate company-owned trucks to facilitate shipping and receiving operations of raw materials and finished product Move containers of raw material or hook up hose line as needed to load truck Maintain driver log information using paperless technology Accurately and legibly complete all paperwork in a timely manner and maintains records, as required Have a working knowledge of DOT, federal, and state regulations pertaining to transportation and vehicle maintenance Assist with minor maintenance and repairs of trucks and trailers; notify management if major repairs are needed Maintain and safeguard all company property provided for position Follow all safety procedures and help ensure facility and vehicle cleanliness Maintain highest level of confidentiality and professionalism while promoting a positive image of the company Maintain regular and predictable attendance Travel up to 100% of the time Situations may arise that require employees to temporarily or permanently assume responsibility for tasks not specifically outlined in this job description. Employees may be requested to work additional hours and/or accommodate a heavier than normal workload. Qualifications One year or more of truck driving experience, desired; must be able to operate a semi-truck with a manual transmission Possess and maintain a current state Class A Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) and DOT Medical Examiner’s Certificate Health Card Ability to perform in-depth and thorough vehicle inspections Ability to remain alert and drive safely under sedentary conditions; remain aware of changing traffic and weather conditions Ability to use an electronic tablet or computer to enter truckload information Comply with the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) regulations and company policies Possess, or be willing to attain, a tanker endorsement, as routes require Ability to work with animal by-products from cows, pigs, and poultry (remove if MWG Driver (D73) Must be 21 years of age or older to drive a semi-truck across state lines (not required of all drivers/routes) Physical Requirements Frequently push, pull, or manipulate containers weighing up to 100 pounds Frequently pull and hook up to 100 feet of hose Consistently climb in and out of vehicle cab and/or onto trailer up to 10 feet Frequently bend, crawl, and/or kneel Frequently use upper body to unroll trailer tarps Perform driving role; sit up to 90% of the time Qualifications

Requirements

One year or more of truck driving experience, desired; must be able to operate a semi-truck with a manual transmission
Possess and maintain a current state Class A Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) and DOT Medical Examiner’s Certificate Health Card
Ability to perform in-depth and thorough vehicle inspections
Ability to remain alert and drive safely under sedentary conditions; remain aware of changing traffic and weather conditions
Ability to use an electronic tablet or computer to enter truckload information
Comply with the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) regulations and company policies
Possess, or be willing to attain, a tanker endorsement, as routes require
Ability to work with animal by-products from cows, pigs, and poultry (remove if MWG Driver (D73)
Must be 21 years of age or older to drive a semi-truck across state lines (not required of all drivers/routes)

Responsibilities

Perform before-, during-, and after-operation inspections
Operate company-owned trucks to facilitate shipping and receiving operations of raw materials and finished product
Move containers of raw material or hook up hose line as needed to load truck
Maintain driver log information using paperless technology
Accurately and legibly complete all paperwork in a timely manner and maintains records, as required
Have a working knowledge of DOT, federal, and state regulations pertaining to transportation and vehicle maintenance
Assist with minor maintenance and repairs of trucks and trailers; notify management if major repairs are needed
Maintain and safeguard all company property provided for position
Follow all safety procedures and help ensure facility and vehicle cleanliness
Maintain highest level of confidentiality and professionalism while promoting a positive image of the company
Maintain regular and predictable attendance
Travel up to 100% of the time