Loader

Experience Required

None

Minimum Education Required

High School Diploma/G.E.D.

Compensation

$7.25 / hourly

Hours Per Week

40

Number Of Positions

1

Work Schedule and Shift Requirements

First (Day)

Job Description

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 Loader/Unloader/Back-up Route Driver will operate light-to-heavy equipment (ex. straight truck, with body, semi tractor-trailer and pay loader) around the facility and on the highway to unload and load product in reasonable timeframe to ensure steady flow of materials.

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.

Operate yard and plant equipment to load and unload materials.

Check product for and remove any foreign materials, such as plastic, wood or metal.

Safely drive equipment around yard and in reload station

Ability to safely back up truck or semi, set dolly, hook up back trailer to designated area or lot location as required.

Able to tarp and un tarp trailers.

Wash plant equipment, vehicles, and processing areas as necessary using pressure washer.

Perform general cleaning as needed in work areas.

When needed, Pump Grease containers; ensure cleanliness of container and surrounding area; lock and secure container with screen, lid, and lock; notes any damages to container or corral area; properly completes route ticket with customer signature.

Empties customer's Grease Trap utilizing a company vehicle by pumping trap contents into attached Tank. Ensures cleanliness of trap area; cleans all spilled grease if necessary.

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. Daily Pre-Trip/Post-Trip completed as instructed.

Review and evaluate qualitative data reports to verify that product meets Company specifications.

All other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

Must be 21 years of age.

High school diploma or GED.

Must possess a valid Class B CDL, with a Tanker Endorsement.

Must be registered on

Preferred Qualifications:

Class A CDL, with a Tanker Endorsement is preferred.

Experience working in a rendering operation a plus.

Basic math skills; ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide whole numbers.

Good oral and written skills; able to follow oral and written directions.

Ability to comprehend and follow instructions.

Ability to deal with minor problems involving equipment or various situations.

Working Conditions and Physical Demands

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

Working Environment

Frequently - 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

Occasionally - Exposed to Electrical hazards; risk of electrical shock

Frequently - Handles or works with potentially dangerous equipment

N/A - Travels to offsite locations

Physical Demands

Frequently - Must be able to remain in a stationary position (Sit)

Frequently - Must be able to move about inside/outside office or work location (Walk)

Frequently - Operates a computer and other office machinery (Use hands to finger, handle or feel)

Frequently - 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)

Frequently - Must be able to ascend/descend on a ladder (Climb or balance)

Frequently - 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

N/A - Up to 50 pounds

Occasionally - Up to 100 pounds

N/A - More than 100 pounds

The information contained in this job description is intended to describe the essential job functions required of those assigned to this job. It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, knowledge, skills, and abilities needed to perform the job. Please note that management retains the right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time. The ability to competently perform all the essential duties of the position, with or without reasonable accommodation, demonstrated commitment to effective customer service delivery, integrity, and the ability to work productively as a member of a team or work group are basic requirements of all positions at Darling Ingredients.

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Job Type

Full time

Benefits Offered

Not specified

Veteran Preference

No

Place of Work

On-site

Requisition ID

4148075