Process Operator 1

Darling Ingredients Inc.

Henderson, KYFull-time$7.25/hrSeen todaySeen in employer's feed today

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At a glance

Compensation

$7.25/hr

Location

Henderson, KY

Schedule

Full-time

Work Authorization

Not specified

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Job overview

Darling Ingredients seeks a Process Operator to run computer‑controlled equipment, oversee the rendering process, maintain cooker temperature and flow, monitor gauges, operate pollution control systems, perform preventative maintenance, ensure safety and food‑quality standards, and assist with boiler operations in an on‑site manufacturing environment.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Mechanical AptitudeEquipment TroubleshootingProcess Equipment OperationPollution Control OperationBoiler OperationPreventative MaintenanceTeamworkSafety Awareness

Qualifications

Must Be 18+High School Diploma or GED EquivalentManufacturing Industrial or Agricultural ExperiencePrior Rendering Facility ExperienceKnowledge of Mechanical Rendering and Process EquipmentAbility to Work Nights and Weekends as Needed

Full job description

Experience Required

None

Minimum Education Required

High School Diploma/G.E.D.

Compensation

$7.25 / hourly

Hours Per Week

Number Of Positions

Work Schedule and Shift Requirements

First (Day)

Job Description

We're one of the world's leading practitioners of circularity, transforming materials from the animal agriculture and food industries into valuable ingredients. Ingredients that nourish people, feed animals and crops, and fuel the world with renewable energy.

The Process Operator is responsible for the operation of the computer controlled process equipment, cooker, machinery, and 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.

Manufacturing, industrial, or agricultural experience preferred.

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.

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 of this job.