Utility Worker

Company Details

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 are the number one publicly traded company in our field, operating a global family of brands and businesses that span more than 260 facilities in over 15 countries.

Our scale allows us to make entire industries less wasteful and more sustainable, helping move the world toward a circular economy.

Full‑time employees receive a comprehensive benefits package, including 401(k), health, dental, and vision insurance, and paid time off.

Responsible for performing duties related to production and meeting shipping deadlines in a timely manner. This position is also responsible for maintaining cleanliness of the plant and equipment.

3rd Shift: 11:00 PM to 7:30 AM

• Load and unload items from machines, conveyors, and conveyances.
• Operate machinery used in production or assist machine operators.
• Place products in equipment or on work surfaces for further processing, inspecting and wrapping.
• Examine products to verify conformance to quality standards.
• Start machines or equipment to begin production processes.
• Observe equipment operations to detect malfunctions and notify operators, supervisors or maintenance.
• Remove products or waste material from machines.
• Lift raw materials, finished products and packed items manually.
• Transfer finished product and raw material between storage and work areas by hand or using a forklift.
• Pack and store materials and products.
• Mark and tag products.
• Dump materials into machine hoppers before mixing.
• Mix ingredients according to specified procedures or formulas.
• Perform other duties as directed.
• Know, implement and delegate FSMS responsibilities as required.

• High school diploma or GED.
• Ability to frequently stand, walk, bend, crawl, push and pull items in a fast‑paced environment with varying temperatures and possible slippery surfaces.

• Experience in a manufacturing environment.

Occupation may require standing, walking, lifting, and the use of hands and fingers for extended periods. Requires ability to climb ladders and operate forklift. Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds regularly.

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: https://(Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)./poster