Process Operator

Darling International Canada; Moorefield; On-site; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in rendering and recycling services is seeking a Process Operator for rotating shifts. The role involves operating equipment, monitoring production processes, and ensuring safety and efficiency. Candidates should have experience with heavy equipment and strong communication skills. This position offers competitive pay, annual incentives, and comprehensive benefits.

Benefits

Annual incentives

Company-paid benefits including health and dental plans

Defined contribution pension plan

Educational and apprenticeship programs

Qualifications

• Minimum of 1 year experience with heavy equipment in a continuous manufacturing environment.
• Understanding of physical principles related to flow, steam pressure, and temperature.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Operate the rendering/Equacooker system safely and efficiently.
• Monitor processes and make adjustments to maintain control over production.
• Record and report all shift activities and production data.

Skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Technical aptitude

Flexibility

Job description

Darling International Canada Inc. is Canada's largest provider of rendering and recycling services to the food industry, operating six processing facilities across Canada. Darling Canada provides essential services for the efficient and environmentally responsible management of collecting, processing, and recycling edible and inedible animal by-products. Darling is committed to environmental sustainability, superior quality, and excellent customer service.

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Process Operator is a rotating shift work position in the Production Department. The operator is required to perform central control room work and plant floor work as needed to maintain good equipment operation.

WE OFFER:

• $27.92 per hour plus overtime after 40 hours
• Annual incentives
• Company-paid benefits including flexible health and dental plans, life insurance, disability insurance, and an employee assistance program
• Defined contribution pension plan
• Educational, scholarship, and apprenticeship programs

ROTATING SHIFTS:

• Monday to Friday - Days
• Tuesday to Saturday - Days
• Monday to Friday - Afternoons
• Monday to Friday - Nights

Overtime during the week and weekends will be required as necessary.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Operate the rendering/Equacooker system safely, efficiently, and environmentally soundly.
• Follow established operating practices and standard operating procedures.
• Monitor processes continuously and make adjustments to maintain control over production rates, flow rates, levels, temperatures, steam heating, pressures, residence time, etc.
• Maximize process throughput while preventing material plugs, spills, equipment damage, health and safety risks, or environmental impact.
• Record and report all shift activities, incidents, production data, maintenance issues, and other relevant information (e.g., shift logs, process statistics, inventory sheets, maintenance requests, HACCP records).
• Communicate operational information effectively at shift change through direct communication and reports.
• Provide backup coverage for shifts during holidays, vacations, sick days, or other absences.
• Maintain good housekeeping in the work area.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS:

• Minimum of 1 year experience with heavy equipment in a continuous manufacturing environment.
• Understanding of physical principles related to flow, steam pressure, temperature, heating, and mechanical forces.
• Flexibility to work various shifts as required.
• Excellent organizational and communication skills.
• Technical aptitude and motivation.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Strong commitment to company values.

Darling is committed to a diverse workforce and actively seeks qualified individuals reflecting the communities where our facilities are located. We accommodate applicants with disabilities throughout the hiring process in accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). The Human Resources Coordinator will assist with accommodations requests at any stage of the hiring process. This document is available in alternate formats upon request.