Finished Goods Loader

About the role

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.

Job Summary

The Finished Goods Loader is responsible for safe and efficient loading/unloading of finished products.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for the loading and unloading of all finished products on tankers, railcars, meal trucks, trailers, etc.
• Obtains proper samples and sends to lab for analysis in addition to maintaining proper paperwork.
• Weigh trucks after loading, complete documentation, and turn into scale/dispatcher
• Performs general cleaning as needed in work areas.
• Maintains safety in accordance with all company safety rules and regulations.
• All other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Manufacturing, industrial, or agricultural experience preferred.
• Able to operate non-CLD industrial vehicles/equipment (backhoe, telehandler, yard dog truck, etc.)

Preferred Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED equivalent.
• Experience in loader operation and maintenance.
• 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 work nights and/or weekends as needed.
• Bilingual in Spanish highly desirable
• Applicant availability for either shift preferred.

Working Conditions

• Exposed to unpleasant or disagreeable physical environments such as high noise level, strong odors, and/or exposure to heat and cold - Constantly
• Exposed to bio hazardous conditions - Constantly
• Exposed to toxic or caustic chemicals which mandate attention to safety considerations - Frequently
• Exposed to Electrical hazards; risk of electrical shock - None
• Handles or works with potentially dangerous equipment - Constantly
• Travels to offsite locations - None

Physical Demands

• Sit: Must be able to remain in a stationary position - Constantly
• Walk: Must be able to move about inside/outside office or work location - Constantly
• Use hands to finger, handle or feel: Operates a computer and other office machinery - Constantly
• Stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl: Must be able to position one's self to maintain computers in the lab, including under desks and in the server closet - Constantly
• Climb or balance: Must be able to ascend/descend on a ladder - Constantly
• Talk, hear, taste, smell: Must be able to use senses to effectively communicate with co-workers and clients and detect hazardous conditions - Constantly
• Up to 50 pounds - Constantly
• No special vision requirements

Benefits

• 401(k)
• Health, Dental and Vision Insurance
• Paid Time Off