Route (Deadstock) Driver

Darling Ingredients • Fairmont, MN

5d • Onsite

About The Position

The 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 Blue Earth MN. The work schedule is Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, with Wednesday as a clean-up day or for other tasks. The flexible start time is 6:00 am, with work hours per day ranging from 10 to 11 hours. The driver must be able to handle outside elements year-round, collect and inspect products at the time of pickup for any foreign material at the customer location, and maintain an Electronic DOT log. The role requires responsible operation of the vehicle in accordance with Company, federal, state, and local regulations, conducting pre and post-trip vehicle inspections, and observing company policies, procedures, and safety rules. Maintaining excellent customer relations by providing quality, professional service at all times is essential. The driver will also be responsible for completing all company-required paperwork daily and attending all safety meetings, with potential service on the Safety Committee. Other duties may be assigned by management.

Requirements

• Must have a high school diploma or GED.
• Must be 21 years of age.
• Valid Class B driver's license.

Nice To Haves

• Class A driver's license preferred.
• Prior route experience within a customer oriented environment.
• 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 Blue Earth MN.
• Collects and inspects products at time of pick up for any foreign material at customer location.
• Maintain an Electronic DOT log.
• Operates vehicle in accordance with Company, federal, state and local regulations.
• Conducts pre and post trip vehicle inspections; observes company policy, procedures and safety rules.
• Maintains excellent customer relations by providing quality, professional service at all times.
• Completing all company required paperwork in accordance with company policies on a daily basis.
• Attendance at all safety meetings required; may be asked to serve on Safety Committee.
• All other duties as assigned by management.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED