3rd shift Utility Worker

Darling Ingredients; Wichita (KS); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Darling Ingredients in Wichita, KS is seeking a Utility Worker to load and unload raw materials and finished products while maintaining plant cleanliness and safety. You will operate basic plant equipment, assist with boiler and grease department tasks, and perform general labor duties across the site.

The role requires physical fitness, the ability to work nights or weekends as needed, and a willingness to follow written and oral instructions in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Qualifications

• Must be 18 years of age.
• Manufacturing, industrial, or agricultural experience preferred.
• Able to work nights and/or weekends as needed.

Responsibilities

• Uses high pressure hose to wash parking lot, plant equipment, and surrounding areas of plant including spilled material on lot.
• Checks and reports condition of raw material load and truck interior.
• Performs a variety of general labor tasks including janitorial cleaning and vehicle washing.
• Maintains safety as top priority in accordance with all company safety rules and regulations.
• Must learn how to run cooker, run boilers and waste water, run grease department and drive skid steers and forklifts.
• All other duties as assigned.

Skills

Follow instructions

Night shifts

Manual labor

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Job Summary

The Utility Worker is responsible for loading and unloading of raw material/finished product as well as cleanliness of plant and equipment.

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.

• Uses high pressure hose to wash parking lot, plant equipment, and surrounding areas of plant including spilled material on lot. Operates company vehicles around plant and property.


• Checks and reports condition of raw material load and truck interior.


• Performs a variety of general labor tasks including janitorial cleaning and vehicle washing.


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


• Must learn how to run cooker, run boilers and waste water, run grease department and drive skid steers and forklifts.


• All other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• Must be 18 years of age.


• Manufacturing, industrial, or agricultural experience preferred.

Preferred Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED preferred.


• Able to follow oral and written directions.


• 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.

Work Environment

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

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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