Cattle Processing Technician – Skinning & Prep

Darling Ingredients Inc.; Clinton (IA); On-site; USD 20,664 - 24,796; Full time

Job summary

Darling Ingredients Inc. is seeking a skinning operator for our Clinton, IA rendering facility.

The role involves processing cattle mortalities, removing hides, evisceration, and size-reduction using hoists, saws, and knives, with a strong emphasis on safety and housekeeping. Responsibilities include following GMP guidelines, collaborating with plant personnel, and working shifts including overtime and weekends.

Qualifications

• Must be 18 years of age.
• Manufacturing, industrial, or agricultural experience preferred.
• Slaughter house experience a plus.
• Willingness to work in a team concept and high level of reliability.

Responsibilities

• Operate bobcats, knives, hoists and saws to process cattle mortalities.
• Sort cattle mortalities by age, remove hides, eviscerate, split, remove CMPAF material, and grind mortalities into processing sizes.
• Maintain good housekeeping before, after, and during each shift.
• Follow all company policies and GMPs pertaining to the job requirements.
• Perform other job duties as directed by the Plant Manager or Assistant Plant Manager.
• Assure equipment and work area is clean after each shift.
• Maintain safety as top priority in accordance with all company safety rules and regulations.

Skills

Problem solving

Time management

Teamwork

Reliability

Communication

Shifts/wellness

Job description

Darling Ingredients Inc. is seeking a skinning operator for our Clinton, IA rendering facility.

The role involves processing cattle mortalities, removing hides, evisceration, and size-reduction using hoists, saws, and knives, with a strong emphasis on safety and housekeeping. Responsibilities include following GMP guidelines, collaborating with plant personnel, and working shifts including overtime and weekends.