Equipment Operator Bakery Feeds

Darling Ingredients Inc.; Ohio; On-site; USD 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Equipment Operator to ensure a steady flow of materials for processing. In this role, you will receive training to safely operate essential equipment such as Front-End Loaders and Yard Trucks, contributing to the production goals while maintaining a clean and safe work environment. This hands-on position requires physical stamina and a commitment to safety, making it ideal for those who thrive in dynamic settings. Join a team that values your skills and offers opportunities for growth in a supportive production facility.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Operates yard and plant equipment to load materials.
• Performs daily maintenance on loader before each shift.
• Maintains safety as top priority in accordance with all company rules.

Skills

Loader Operation

Maintenance Skills

Basic Math Skills

Communication Skills

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Front-End Loader

Yard Trucks

High Pressure Power Washer

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.

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