Fork Lift Operator

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. As the largest publicly traded company of its kind, we operate over 260 facilities across more than 15 countries, driving sustainability and a circular economy at global scale.

About the role

The Forklift Operator maintains a clean freezer, loads and unloads inbound and outbound shipments, tracks movements via written and computerized documents, and organizes existing inventory.

Responsibilities

• Load outbound customer shipments
• Unload inbound customer shipments
• Keep freezer clean and organized
• Complete Bills of Lading and movement forms using computerized systems
• Perform additional duties as assigned by management

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent
• One year of forklift experience
• Demonstrated experience using Microsoft Office Suite
• Ability to read, write, and perform mathematical calculations
• Must be able to speak, read, and write English

Preferred Qualifications

• Strong organizational and communication skills
• Ability to multitask with attention to detail

Schedule

5:00 AM – 2:30 PM, Monday to Thursday

Benefits

• 401(k)
• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• Paid time off

Working Conditions

Constant exposure to:

• Unpleasant physical environments (high noise, strong odors, heat, cold)
• Bio-hazardous conditions
• Toxic or caustic chemicals requiring safety attention
• Potentially dangerous equipment

Occasional travel to offsite locations.

Physical Demands

Constantly (at least 51% of the time):

• Walk inside/outside the work location
• Use hands to handle or feel (operate machinery)
• Talk, hear, taste, smell (communicate and detect hazards)
• Depth perception and ability to adjust focus

Frequently (21% to 50% of the time):

• Stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl
• Climb or balance (ascend/descend ladders)
• Lift up to 50 pounds

Vision requirements:

• Close vision (clear vision at 20 inches or less)
• Distance vision (clear vision at 20 feet or more)
• Color vision (ability to identify and distinguish colors)
• Peripheral vision
• Depth perception
• Ability to adjust focus