Feather Rendering Process Operator — Cooker & Controls

Darling Ingredients Inc.; Fayetteville (NC); On-site; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Darling Ingredients Inc. is seeking a Feather Operator to operate computer-controlled process equipment, cooker, and related machinery, while evaluating process problems and performing product quality testing.

The role supports continuous material flow, controls temperatures and steam, monitors gauges, and participates in preventative maintenance. Night and weekend work may be required, and safety is a top priority.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years old.
• One year of Manufacturing, industrial, or agricultural experience preferred.
• Knowledge of mechanical rendering process preferred.
• Chemical manufacturing experience a plus.
• Good mechanical aptitude and equipment troubleshooting; skilled in general mechanics and safe operation of equipment.
• Basic math skills; ability to compute decimals and percentages.
• Basic computer skills.
• Good oral and written skills.
• Ability to work nights and/or weekends as needed.

Responsibilities

• Oversees rendering process from raw material bin to finished goods storage.
• Maintain steady flow of material to cooker.
• Maintain cooker temperature, rate, and steam at peak operating levels.
• Monitor evaporation rate to maintain rate per hour according to requirements.
• Control flow of material to presses and to finished goods storage.
• Monitor control panel and various gauges to accomplish process.
• Operate pollution control system including air/odor control system and wastewater control.
• Perform periodic preventative maintenance on all equipment in process.
• Monitor machinery; bring all problems to attention of manager.
• Assures equipment and work area is clean after each shift.
• Maintains safety as top priority in accordance with all company safety rules and regulations.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Math skills

Computer skills

Oral and written communication

Problem solving

Shift flexibility

Safety awareness

Job description

Darling Ingredients Inc. is seeking a Feather Operator to operate computer-controlled process equipment, cooker, and related machinery, while evaluating process problems and performing product quality testing.

The role supports continuous material flow, controls temperatures and steam, monitors gauges, and participates in preventative maintenance. Night and weekend work may be required, and safety is a top priority.