Waste Water Operator

Darling International Inc.

vision insurance, paid time off, 401(k)

United States, North Carolina, Fayetteville

1309 Industrial Drive (Show on map)

Aug 05, 2025

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.

Job Summary

The Wastewater Operator controls water flows and processes through plant equipment and biological systems. Performs tests, maintenance, etc. to ensure proper operation of all wastewater-related equipment. Other duties as assigned by the Plant Manager.

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.

Proper operation of the evaporator.
Proper operation of plant skimmer.
Chemical inventory and addition throughout wastewater treatment processes.
Perform wastewater test as needed.
Proper operation of DAF
Control flows throughout wastewater treatment processes
Daily clean foot valves and flow meters at pump stations.
Monitor MBBRs.
Service and Lube pumps and gearboxes as needed.
Help maintenance with projects or work in the area of responsibility.
Monitor aerators and mixers.
Proper operation of disinfection system.
Proper operation of all scrubbers and ancillary equipment.
Proper operation of cooling towers.
Apply chemicals to sustain a minimum of a 24-hour period.
Dumps a container of grease solids using a forklift.

Minimum Qualifications:

High School Diploma or GED.
Minimum 1-year prior experience in a rendering facility or production environment.
Willing to obtain wastewater certificate.

Preferred Qualifications:

Must be a self-starter and stay busy with constructive work with little supervision.
Good with math.
Good oral communication skills.
Good penmanship.

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.

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Working Conditions and Physical Demands
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.

Working Environment	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 (please describe):

Physical Demands	None	Occasionally = up to 20%	Frequently = 21% to 50%	Constantly = at least 51%
Sit: Must be able to remain in a stationary position.
Walk: Must be able to move about inside/outside office or work location.
Use hands to finger, handle or feel: Operates a computer and other office machinery.
Stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl: Must be able to position one's self to maintain computers in the lab, including under desks and in the server closet.
Climb or balance: Must be able to ascend/descend on a ladder.
Talk, hear, taste, smell: Must be able to use senses to; effectively communicate with co-workers and clients and detect hazardous conditions.

Weight and Force Demands	None	Occasionally = up to 20%	Frequently = 21% to 50%	Constantly = at least 51%
Up to 10 pounds
Up to 25 pounds
Up to 50 pounds
Up to 100 pounds
More than 100 pounds

Vision Demands	Required
No special vision requirements
Close vision (clear vision at 20 inches or less)
Distance vision (Clear vision at 20 feet or more)
Color vision (ability to identify and distinguish colors)
Peripheral vision
Depth perception
Ability to adjust focus