Process Operator

Job Summary

The Process Operator oversees the rendering process from raw material bin to finished goods storage, monitors equipment, and performs quality testing.

Essential Duties/Responsibilities

- Oversees rendering process from raw material bin to finished goods storage. - Maintains steady flow of material to cooker. - Maintains cooker temperature, rate, and steam at peak operating levels. - Monitors evaporation rate to maintain rate per hour according to requirements. - Controls flow of material to presses and to finished goods storage. - Monitors control panel and various gauges to accomplish process. - Operates pollution control system including air/odor control system and wastewater control. - Responsible for boiler start up and operation. - Performs periodic preventative maintenance on all equipment in process. - Monitors machinery; brings all problems to attention of manager. - Ensures equipment and work area are clean after each shift. - Maintains safety as top priority in accordance with all company safety rules and regulations. - 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.

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 to 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.

Benefits

Darling Ingredients is an equal opportunity employer and gives consideration to qualified applicants without regard to race, color, creed, religion, age, pregnancy, sex, sexual 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](https://www.eeoc.gov/poster)