General Laborer

Darling Ingredients Inc.; Russellville (KY); On-site; USD 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking a Utility Worker responsible for assisting in various production activities, maintaining cleanliness, and operating equipment. The role requires physical endurance and the use of hand and power tools in a dynamic plant environment, with a focus on safety and compliance.

Qualifications

• Must be 18 years of age.
• Able to follow oral and written directions.
• Ability to work nights and/or weekends as needed.

Responsibilities

• Uses high pressure hose for cleaning.
• Operates company vehicles around plant.
• Performs a variety of general labor tasks.

Skills

Follow directions

General labor tasks

Safety awareness

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Standard hand tools

Power tools

Job description

Job Summary

The Utility Worker is responsible for assisting plant personnel in various production activities as well as cleanliness of plant and equipment.

Shift Hours: 1st Shift 7am-5:30pm

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.

• Uses high pressure hose to wash parking lot, plant equipment, and surrounding areas of plant including spilled material on lot.
• Paints and washes plant equipment and building fixtures as necessary.
• Required to use standard hand tools (hammer, screw driver, wrenches, etc.) and power tools (drills, impact drivers, saws, etc.)
• Operates company vehicles around plant and property.
• Performs a variety of general labor tasks including janitorial cleaning and vehicle washing.
• Maintains safety as top priority in accordance with all company safety rules and regulations.
• All other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Must be 18 years of age.
• Able to follow oral and written directions.
• Ability to work nights and/or weekends as needed.

Education/Experience Requirements

• High school diploma preferred.

Physical Demands

• Frequently required to walk, stand, sit, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crawl, and crouch.
• Frequently 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 facility which requires tolerance for high heat and/or cold temperatures.

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