What are the responsibilities and job description for the Deadstock Driver position at Darling Ingredients Inc.?
Job Summary
You will be responsible for picking up dead hogs, cattle and meat scraps from farm sites on a daily route.
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
Minimum Qualifications
- Must be 21 years of age.
- Must have a high school diploma or GED.
- Must possess a valid Class A or B CDL driver's license.
- Must be able to pass a Motor Vehicle Record check.
Preferred Qualifications
- 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 pass pre-employment physical and drug screen.
- Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide whole numbers.
Physical Demands
- Constantly required to walk, stand, sit, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crawl, and crouch.
- Frequently required to sit for extended periods.
- Regularly required reach with hands and arms.
- Occasionally push, pull, up to 100 lbs.
- Frequently must push, pull, move or lift up to 75 lbs. repeatedly.
- Ability to work weekends and/or Overtime as need.
Work Environment
Job functions will be carried out in a commercial motor vehicle, customer locations, and plant environment.
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
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