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 a publicly traded company operating a global family of brands across more than 260 facilities in over 15 countries, driving sustainability and a more circular economy.

Darling Ingredients offers full‑time employees a full suite of benefits, including 401(k), health, dental and vision insurance, and paid time off.

The Process Operator is responsible for operating computer‑controlled process equipment, cookers, machinery and evaluating process problems while performing product quality testing.

• Oversee rendering process from raw material bin to finished goods storage.
• Maintain steady flow of material to cooker.
• Maintain cooker temperature, rate, and steam at peak operating levels.
• Monitor evaporation rate to meet hourly targets.
• Control flow of material to presses and finished goods storage.
• Monitor control panel and gauges to execute process.
• Operate pollution control system including air/odor and wastewater control.
• Responsible for boiler start‑up and operation.
• Perform periodic preventive maintenance on all equipment in process.
• Monitor machinery and bring all problems to manager’s attention.
• Ensure equipment and work area is clean after each shift.
• Maintain safety as a top priority in accordance with all safety rules and regulations.
• Be aware of and responsible for Darling’s food safety program.
• All other duties as assigned.
• Nothing in this job description restricts management’s right to assign or reassign duties at any time.

• 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 or process equipment.
• Good mechanical aptitude and equipment troubleshooting skills, including general mechanics and safe operation of equipment.
• Ability to handle minor equipment problems and various situations.
• Ability to work nights and/or weekends as needed.
• Works well with others in a team environment.

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 law. For more information, visit https://(Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)..