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Equipment Operator Bakery Feeds

Darling International Inc.

Kentucky

On-site

USD 30,000 - 50,000

Full time

13 days ago

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Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an Equipment Operator to ensure a steady flow of materials for processing. This role involves operating yard and plant equipment, performing maintenance, and maintaining a clean work environment. The ideal candidate will have experience in loader operation and a high school diploma or GED. This position offers shifts that may include nights and weekends, providing flexibility for those looking to balance work and personal commitments. Join a team that prioritizes safety and efficiency in a dynamic production environment.

Qualifications

  • Must be at least 18 years of age.
  • Experience in loader operation and maintenance.

Responsibilities

  • Operate yard and plant equipment to load materials.
  • Perform daily maintenance on loader before each shift.
  • Maintain safety as top priority in accordance with company regulations.

Skills

Loader operation
Maintenance skills
Basic math skills
Oral and written communication

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Job Summary

The Equipment Operator is responsible for ensuring a steady flow of material for processing. Employee will receive training to be able to safely operate a Front-End Loader and Yard Trucks and learn how to use these pieces of equipment to mix raw materials, unload and load product to meet production goals. Employee responsible for keeping area clean and working safely in a production environment.

1st and 2nd Shift Available

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.

  • Operates yard and plant equipment to load materials Maintains raw material mixture at proper moisture content.
  • Maintains contact with operator to ensure most efficient drying rate.
  • Performs daily maintenance on loader before each shift.
  • Washes plant equipment, vehicles, and processing areas as necessary using high pressure power washer.
  • Performs general cleaning as needed in work areas.
  • Keeps area clean; raw materials piled out of driving area.
  • Maintains safety as top priority in accordance with all company safety rules and regulations.
  • All other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

  • Must be at least 18 years of age.
  • High school diploma or GED equivalent.
  • Experience in loader operation and maintenance.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Basic math skills; ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide whole numbers.
  • Good oral and written skills; 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.
  • Occasionally 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 production 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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