Production Lead

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're 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.

Darling Ingredients offers full time employees a full suite of benefits including but not limited to the following: 401(k), Health, Dental and Vision Insurance, and Paid Time Off.

Schedule:

6pm-4:30am

The Production Lead is responsible for overseeing the timely and efficient flow of raw materials into high-quality finished products; this may also include ensuring that equipment is maintained and in good repair.

Nothing in this job description restricts management's right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.

• Completes daily logs that are kept for cGMP's.
• Responsible for observing all Company safety rules and regulations, recognize safety as top Company priority
• Assists the Production Supervisor and/or other personnel on special job duties or projects.
• Follows plant cGMP policies.
• Trains other plant personnel on PM's and daily work activities.
• Trains on the plant equipment to include the forklift, boom lifts, yard trucks, and bob cat and back hoe.
• Maintains clean, neat and orderly work areas at all times.
• Responsible for using assigned safety equipment including a hard hat, safety glasses or goggles, ear plugs and responsible for being familiar with and observing all Company safety rules and regulations.
• Attends regularly scheduled safety meetings and may be asked to serve on Safety Committee.
• All other duties as assigned by management.

• High School Diploma or equivalent degree.
• Ability to lead; assumes responsibility with personal initiative.
• Detail oriented; well organized; ability to multi-task.
• Required to cross train in industrial electrical, mechanical, welding and cutting procedures

• Efficient in truck operations and backing trailers.
• Good communication skills both oral and written.
• Team player; works well with others.
• Good math skills.
• Ability to deal with all problems involving equipment and personnel.

The information contained in this job description is intended to describe the essential job functions required of those assigned to this job. It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, knowledge, skills, and abilities needed to perform the job. Please note that management retains the right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.

The ability to competently perform all the essential duties of the position, with or without reasonable accommodation, demonstrated commitment to effective customer service delivery, integrity, and the ability to work productively as a member of a team or work group are basic requirements of all positions at Darling Ingredients.

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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The physical demands and work environment factors described below are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the main duties of this job.

None

Occasionally = up to 20%

Frequently = 21% to 50%

Constantly = at least 51%

Exposed to unpleasant or disagreeable physical environments such as high noise level, strong odors, and/or exposure to heat and cold

Exposed to bio hazardous conditions

Exposed to toxic or caustic chemicals which mandate attention to safety considerations

Exposed to Electrical hazards; risk of electrical shock

Handles or works with potentially dangerous equipment

Travels to offsite locations

Other…