Process Operator

Company Details

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 are 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.

The Process Operator is responsible for the operation of computer‑controlled process equipment, cooker, machinery and evaluation of any process problems in addition to performing product quality testing. The operator maintains steady flow of material to cooker, controls cooker temperature and steam, monitors evaporation rate, controls material flow to presses, operates pollution control system, starts boiler, performs preventative maintenance, monitors machinery, keeps work area clean and follows all safety rules.

• Oversees rendering process from raw material bin to finished goods storage.
• Maintains steady flow of material to cooker.
• Controls 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.
• 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, is aware of and responsible for role in Darling’s food safety program.
• All other duties as assigned.

• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• High School diploma or GED equivalent.
• Manufacturing, industrial, or agricultural experience preferred.

• 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.

The position requires the ability to lift up to 50 pounds, stand or sit for long periods, use hands to handle equipment, travel to offsite locations, tolerate high noise and odor, handle hazardous chemicals, and use safe practices. The operator must be able to remain in a stationary position, walk, use hands to handle or feel, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl as needed, climb or balance on a ladder, talk, hear, taste, smell, and use vision to detect hazardous conditions.

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:
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