1st shift Cooker Operator - Darling Ingredients Inc.
Blue Earth, MN
About the Job
Job Summary
The Cooker Operator is responsible is able to run the cooker, but their primary focus is inventory and loading out finished trucks.
Essential Duties/Responsibilities
Nothing in this job description restricts management's right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.
- Always conduct yourself in a safe and controlled manner
- Run cooker in an efficient manner within selected parameters
- Clean-up to include but not limited to shoveling the floor, hosing floors and machinery down, using wheelbarrows and PIT's.
- Document accurate inventories and load out finished trucks
- Learn and understand all GMP's and SOP's associated with finished product and document all necessary forms and documents
- Notify office and management of any issues or maintenance problems
- Handle all cleaning and maintenance for tank area and basement. Ask for help when needed.
- All other duties as assigned
Minimum Qualifications
- Must be 18 years of age.
- Manufacturing, industrial, or agricultural experience preferred.
Preferred Qualifications
- Prior experience in a rendering facility or production environment preferred.
- High School diploma or GED preferred
- Works well with others in a team environment.
- Dependable; reliable; ability to work nights and/or weekends as needed.
Physical Demands
- Constantly required to walk, stand, sit, climb silos, balance, stoop, kneel, crawl, and crouch.
- Must be able to stand for 8 hours and work 12 hour shifts occasionally
- Occasionally lift up to 25 lbs.
- Regularly required reach with hands and arms
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