Transportation Assistant

Job Summary

The Transportation Assistant works with route drivers in providing prompt, efficient and courteous service to all customers through utilization of routing system.

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.

• Supervises, assigns and organizes driver routes ensuring route efficiency based on stops and route costs.
• Completes daily and weekly reports on tickets, manifests, costs, and routing.
• Conducts accident investigations and reports findings to upper management.
• Manage and document driver safety meetings ensuring compliance with all company safety rules and regulations as well as federal, state and local regulations.
• Monitors driver hours and performance to maintain compliance with DOT regulations.
• Responsible for completing driver evaluations.
• Coordinates Mobile Wash Unit and Tank Delivery to customer's site including input and follow-up with Customer Service Representative.
• Maintain current customer accounts through personal and telephone contact ensuring quality service to each customer in coordination with Customer Service Representative.
• All other duties as assigned by management.

Minimum Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED.
• Bachelor's Degree in related field or 3-5 years of experience in a service business; route experience in an industrial environment a definite plus.

Preferred Qualifications

• Route sales and/or routing system experience preferred.
• Works well with others in a team environment.
• Communicates clearly in verbal and written form.
• Highly organized; superior time management skills.
• Good math and computer skills.
• Ability to pass physical and drug screen.

Physical Demands

• Frequently required to walk, stand, sit, climb, balance, stoop, bend, and kneel.
• Occasionally must push, pull, move or lift up to 50 lbs.
• Regularly required reach with hands and arms.

Work Environment

Job functions will be carried out at a plant location, office environment, company vehicles or personal vehicle, and in customer locations.

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