Grease Route Driver

Company Details

Darling Ingredients repurposes and recycles materials from the animal agriculture and food industries - transforming them into essential ingredients that do everything from feeding animals to fertilizing crops to fueling planes and nourishing people. We're the number one publicly traded company of our kind, operating a global family of brands and businesses that span more than 260 facilities in over 15 countries. Our unique scale allows us to make entire industries less wasteful and more sustainable, helping move the world toward a more circular economy.

Darling Ingredients offers full time employees a full suite of benefits including but not limited to the following: 401(k), Health, Dental and Vision Insurance, and Paid Time Off.

Position Summary

The Grease Route Driver is responsible for operation of a grease collection truck to collect cooking oil while providing quality service to our customers.

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.

• Pump or load grease containers; ensure cleanliness of container and surrounding area; returns container with screen and lock secured; notes any damages to container or corral area; properly completes route ticket with customer signature.
• Responsible for established route as assigned.
• Responsible for company vehicle; keeps vehicle in clean condition.
• Conduct all safety checks, inspections of vehicle; operates vehicle under state/federal/local regulations and in accordance with company policy & procedures; observes all company safety rules.
• Attendance at all safety meetings required; may be asked to serve on Safety Committee.
• Maintain excellent customer relations by presenting professional appearance and attitude.
• 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).
• Maintain and update vehicle condition report on a daily basis.
• All other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

• High school diploma or GED.
• Must be at least 21 years of age with clean MVR.
• Minimum of 2 years of experience operating similar vehicle to grease route truck.
• Current CDL holder with proper endorsements.
• Must be registered on

Preferred Qualifications:

• Prior route experience within a customer-oriented environment preferred.
• Works well with others in a team environment.
• Dependable; reliable; ability to work nights and/or weekends as needed.
• Good math and communication skills.
• Knowledge of safe operation of a commercial motor vehicle and general maintenance.

Working Conditions and Physical Demands

N/A | Occasionally = up to 20% | Frequently = 21% to 50% | Constantly = at least 51%

Working Environment

• Constantly - Exposed to unpleasant or disagreeable physical environments such as high noise level, strong odors, and/or exposure to heat and cold
• Frequently - Exposed to bio hazardous conditions
• Frequently - Exposed to toxic or caustic chemicals which mandate attention to safety considerations
• Frequently - Exposed to Electrical hazards; risk of electrical shock
• Constantly - Handles or works with potentially dangerous equipment
• Constantly - Travels to offsite locations

Physical Demands

• Constantly - Must be able to remain in a stationary position (Sit)
• Constantly - Must be able to move about inside/outside office or work location (Walk)
• Constantly - Operates a computer and other office machinery (Use hands to finger, handle or feel)
• Constantly - Must be able to position one's self to maintain computers in the lab, including under desks and in the server closet (Stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl)
• Constantly - Must be able to ascend/descend on a ladder (Climb or balance)
• Constantly - Must be able to use senses to; effectively communicate with co-workers and clients and detect hazardous conditions (Talk, hear, taste, smell)

Weight and Force Demands

• N/A - Up to 10 pounds
• N/A - Up to 25 pounds
• Frequently - Up to 50 pounds
• N/A - Up to 100 pounds
• N/A - More than 100 pounds