Process Operator - Night Shift
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Job overview
Darling Ingredients Inc. is hiring a Process Operator - Night Shift. The Night Shift Process Operator is responsible for operating electronically controlled process equipment, cookers, and machinery. This role involves evaluating process problems, performing product quality testing, and overseeing the rendering process from raw material to finished goods storage. The operator will also maintain equipment, monitor control panels, and operate pollution control systems.
Key focus areas include Oversee rendering process from raw material bin to finished goods storage, Maintain steady flow of material to cooker, and Maintain cooker temperature, rate, and steam at peak operating levels.
Successful candidates bring High School Diploma Or G.E.D. and Must Be 18+. Preferred (not required): Mechanical Aptitude, Equipment Troubleshooting, General Mechanics, and Safe Operation Of Equipment.
Skills & qualifications
Skills
Qualifications
Full job description
Experience Required
None
Minimum Education Required
High School Diploma/G.E.D.
Compensation
$23.28 - $23.28 / hourly
Hours Per Week
40
Number Of Positions
1
Work Schedule and Shift Requirements
First (Day)
Job Description
Job Summary
The Night Shift Process Operator is responsible for the operation of the electronically controlled process equipment, cooker, machinery, as well as the evaluation of any process problems in addition to performing product quality testing.
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.
Oversees rendering process from raw material bin to finished goods storage.
Maintain steady flow of material to cooker.
Maintain cooker temperature, rate, and steam at peak operating levels.
Monitor evaporation rate to maintain rate per hour according to requirements.
Control flow of material to presses and to finished goods storage.
Monitor control panel and various gauges to accomplish process.
Operate pollution control system including air/odor control system and wastewater control.
Responsible for boiler start up and operation.
Perform periodic preventative maintenance on all equipment in process.
Monitor machinery; bring all problems to attention of manager.
Assures equipment and work area is clean after each shift.
Maintains safety as top priority in accordance with all company safety rules and regulations.
As trained, be aware of and responsible for their role in Darling's food safety program.
All other duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications
Must be at least 18 years of age.
High School diploma or GED equivalent.
Preferred Qualifications
Prior experience in a rendering facility or production environment preferred.
Knowledge of mechanical rendering and or process equipment.
Good mechanical aptitude and equipment troubleshooting; skilled in general mechanics and safe operation of equipment.
Ability to deal with minor problems involving equipment or various situations.
Ability to work nights and/or weekends as needed.
Works well with others in a team environment.
Manufacturing, agricultural or industrial experience preferred.
Physical Demands
Frequently required to walk, stand, sit, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crawl, and crouch.
Occasionally push, pull, move or lift up to 50 lbs.
Regularly required reach with hands and arms.
Work Environment
Job functions will be carried out in a rendering facility which requires tolerance for wet and/or slippery floors, and high heat and/or cold temperatures.
Darling Ingredients is an equal opportunity employer and gives consideration to qualified applicants without regard to r ace, color, creed, r eligion, age, pregnancy, s ex, s exual 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
Job Type
Full time
Benefits Offered
Not specified
Veteran Preference
No
Place of Work
On-site
Requisition ID
4153018
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