Meat Process Operator - Darling Ingredients Inc.

Darling Ingredients is the largest publicly traded company that turns food waste and animal by-products into sustainable ingredients and renewable energy. We repurpose by-products of the agriculture and food production industries to produce natural ingredients that are primarily used in food, feed and fuel. Our ingredients may not be available on your store shelves, but every day, people worldwide are using products made with our ingredients - including pet food, animal feed, hand sanitizers, soaps, beauty products, health supplements, fertilizer, renewable fuel and more. Our company reduces food waste and greenhouse gases, and contributes to a more sustainable world.

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.

Job Summary

The Meat Process Operator is responsible for the operation of PLC to control the machinery. They must monitor pumps and grinders to ensure quality assurance.

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
• Blow grease lines as required.
• Cleanup to include but not limited to shoveling the floor, hosing floors and machinery down, and using wheelbarrows and PIT.
• Operate the cooking process within selected parameters.
• Document plant operations per our GMP program
• Notify the shift manager of any issues or maintenance problems.
• Attendance at all safety meetings is required.
• All other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Works well with others in a team environment.
• Dependable; reliable; ability to work nights and/or weekends as needed.
• Must be 18 years of age.
• Ability to pass pre-employment physical and drug screen.

Physical Demands

• Constantly required to walk, stand, sit, climb, 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
• The ability to work 40-60 hours per week.

Work Environment

Must be able to work in a hot or cold environment (100 degrees F to 45 degrees F) Occasional outside work in all 4 seasons. Be able to handle odors associated with animal by-products.

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: If you would like more information, please click on the link and paste into your browser: https://www.eeoc.gov/poster