Loader / Unloader / Back-up Driver

Job 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.

Physical Demands

• Frequently required to walk, stand, sit, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crawl, and crouch.
• Occasionally must push, pull, move or lift up to 100 lbs.
• Regularly required to reach with hands and arms.

Work Environment

Job functions will be carried out in a plant environment which requires tolerance for wet and/or slippery floors, and high heat and/or cold temperatures.

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