Process Operator

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.


* Oversees 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 maintain rate per hour according to requirements.


* Control flow of material to presses and to finished goods storage.


* Monitor control panel and various gauges to accomplish process.


* Operate pollution control system including air/odor control system and wastewater control.


* Responsible for boiler start up and operation.


* Perform periodic preventative maintenance on all equipment in process.


* Monitor machinery; bring all problems to attention of manager.


* Assures equipment and work area is clean after each shift.


* Maintains safety as top priority in accordance with all company safety rules and regulations.


* As trained, be aware of and responsible for their role in Darling's food safety program.


* All other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:


* Must be at least 18 years of age.


* High School diploma or GED equivalent.


* Manufacturing, industrial, or agricultural experience preferred.

Preferred Qualifications:


* Prior experience in a rendering facility or production environment preferred.


* Knowledge of mechanical rendering and or process equipment.


* Good mechanical aptitude and equipment troubleshooting; skilled in general mechanics and safe operation of equipment.


* Ability to deal with minor problems involving equipment or various situations.


* Ability to work nights and/or weekends as needed.


* Works well with others in a team environment.

Working Environment

Job functions will be carried out in a rendering facility which requires tolerance for wet and/or slippery floors, and high heat and/or cold temperatures.

Physical Demands


* Frequently required to walk, stand, sit, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crawl, and crouch.


* Occasionally push, pull, move or lift up to 50 lbs.


* Regularly required reach with hands and arms.