Cooker Operator

Darling Ingredients Inc.; Sioux City (IA); On-site; USD 22,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Darling Ingredients Inc. is seeking a Cooker Operator in Sioux City, IA to operate PLC-controlled cooking equipment and monitor pumps and grinders to guarantee product quality.

The role requires adherence to GMP standards and safe, reliable performance on night or weekend shifts as needed. The successful candidate will follow plant procedures, document operations, and collaborate with team members to maintain smooth production.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Manufacturing, industrial, or agricultural experience preferred.
• Prior experience in rendering facility or production environment preferred.
• Ability to work nights and weekends as needed.
• Works well in a team and dependable.

Responsibilities

• Operate PLC-controlled machinery to manage the cooking process.
• Monitor pumps and grinders to ensure quality.
• Document plant operations per GMP program.
• Notify shift manager of maintenance issues.
• Maintain safe, clean work environment; attend safety meetings.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Teamwork

Reliability

Shift flexibility

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

The Cooker Operator is responsible for the operation of PLC to control the machinery. They must monitor pumps and grinders to ensure quality assurance.

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.

• Always conduct yourself in a safe and controlled manner
• Blow grease lines as required
• Clean up to include but not limited to shoveling the floor, hosing floors and machinery down, using wheelbarrows and PIT's.
• Operate the cooking process within selected parameters
• Document plant operations per our GMP program
• Notify shift manager of any issues or maintenance problems
• Attendance at all safety meetings required
• Other duties as assigned

Minimum Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED

Preferred Qualifications

• Manufacturing, industrial, or agricultural experience preferred.
• Prior experience in a rendering facility or production environment preferred.
• Works well with others in a team environment.
• Dependable; reliable; ability to work nights and/or weekends as needed.