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Darling International Inc.
$20.25 / hr
United States, Kentucky, Paducah
1350 North 10th Street (Show on map)
Dec 24, 2024

Job Summary

The Operator is responsible for the operation of the process equipment, cooker, machinery, and evaluation of any process issues, in addition to performing product quality testing.

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.
  • Job training will begin with Truck dumping/clean out, Plant Labor, Plant Maintenance, and will work toward Operator training.

Minimum Qualifications

  • Must be 18 years of age.
  • Manufacturing, industrial, or agricultural experience preferred.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Minimum one (1) year prior experience in a rendering facility preferred.
  • Chemical manufacturing experience a plus.
  • Knowledge of mechanical rendering process.
  • Good mechanical aptitude and equipment troubleshooting; skilled in general mechanics and safe operation of equipment.
  • Basic math skills; ability to compute decimals and percentages.
  • Basic computer skills.
  • Good oral and written skills.
  • Ability to deal with minor problems involving equipment or various situations.
  • Ability to work nights and/or weekends as needed.

Physical Demands

  • Frequently required to walk, stand, sit, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crawl, and crouch.
  • Frequently must push, pull, move or lift up to 50 lbs.
  • Regularly required reach with hands and arms.

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



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