3rd shift Utility Worker

EmergencyMD; Wichita (KS); On-site; USD 32,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Darling Ingredients is seeking a Utility Worker to assist with loading/unloading materials and maintaining cleanliness of the plant and equipment. The role includes operating plant vehicles and upholding safety standards throughout all tasks.

Ideal candidates have basic experience in manufacturing or related fields and can follow both oral and written directions. Training is provided for equipment such as cookers, boilers, waste water systems, and forklifts, with potential night and weekend

Qualifications

• Must be 18 years of age.
• Manufacturing, industrial, or agricultural experience preferred.
• High school diploma or GED preferred.
• Able to follow oral and written directions.
• Ability to work nights and/or weekends as needed.

Responsibilities

• Load and unload raw materials and finished product; maintain cleanliness of plant and equipment.
• Operate company vehicles around plant and property.
• Check and report condition of raw material loads and truck interiors.
• Perform general labor tasks including janitorial cleaning and vehicle washing.
• Prioritize safety according to company safety rules and regulations.
• Learn to run cooker, boilers and waste water, run grease department and operate skid steers and forklifts.
• Perform all other duties as assigned.

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

• 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.

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