Fleet Utility Worker

Darling Ingredients repurposes and recycles materials from the animal agriculture and food industries—transforming them into essential ingredients that feed animals, fertilize crops, fuel planes, and nourish people. We operate a global family of brands and businesses spanning more than 260 facilities in over 15 countries, making entire industries less wasteful and more sustainable.

About the role

The Fleet Equipment Washer is responsible for assisting fleet personnel in various activities as well as maintaining the cleanliness of Fleet equipment and the wash bay.

Responsibilities

• Uses high-pressure hose to wash parking lot, fleet and plant equipment, and surrounding areas of the plant, including spilled material on the lot.
• Uses standard hand tools (hammer, screwdriver, wrenches, etc.) and power tools (drills, impact drivers, saws, etc.).
• Operates company vehicles around the plant and property.
• Performs a variety of general labor tasks and vehicle washing.
• Maintains safety as the top priority in accordance with all company safety rules and regulations.
• All other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Must be 18 years of age.
• Able to follow oral and written directions.
• Ability to work nights and/or weekends as needed.
• Valid Driver’s License (No CDL required).

Preferred Qualifications

• High school diploma.

Benefits

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

Working Conditions and Physical Demands

The physical demands and work environment described are representative of those required to successfully perform the main duties of this job.

Working Environment

• Constantly exposed to unpleasant or disagreeable physical environments such as high noise levels, strong odors, and/or exposure to heat and cold.
• Occasionally exposed to biohazardous conditions.
• Occasionally exposed to toxic or caustic chemicals which mandate attention to safety considerations.
• Occasionally exposed to electrical hazards; risk of electrical shock.
• Constantly handles or works with potentially dangerous equipment.
• Occasionally travels to offsite locations.

Physical Demands

• Constantly stands: Must be able to remain in a stationary position.
• Constantly walks: Must be able to move about inside/outside the office or work location.
• Constantly uses hands to finger, handle, or feel: Operates tools and equipment.
• Constantly stoops, kneels, crouches, or crawls: Must be able to position oneself to maintain equipment.
• Constantly climbs or balances: Must be able to ascend/descend ladders.
• Constantly talks, hears, tastes, and smells: Must be able to use senses to effectively communicate and detect hazardous conditions.

Weight and Force Demands

• Frequently lifts up to 50 pounds.

Vision Demands

• No special vision requirements.