Heavy Equipment Operator

Darling Ingredients Inc.; Kentucky; On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Darling Ingredients Inc. is seeking a Heavy Equipment Operator in Kentucky to support production by feeding materials and maintaining a steady flow for processing.

You will learn to operate a Front End Loader, mix raw materials, unload and load product to meet production goals while upholding safety rules and cleanliness in all areas of the plant. Working conditions include exposure to high noise, varying temperatures, and heavy lifting up to 100 lbs; weekend and holiday coverage is required

Qualifications

• Minimum 18 years of age.
• High school diploma or GED equivalent.
• Experience in loader operation.
• Demonstrated solid work history.
• Flexibility to work weekends/holidays or other shifts as needed.

Responsibilities

• Operates yard and plant equipment to load materials. Maintains raw material mixture.
• Maintains contact with operator to ensure efficient mix rate.
• Performs daily maintenance on loader before each shift.
• Washes plant equipment, vehicles, and processing areas as necessary.
• Performs general cleaning in work areas.
• Keeps area clean; raw materials piled away from driving area.
• Maintains safety as top priority per company safety rules.
• Other duties as assigned

Skills

Loader operation

Written communication

Mathematics basics

Flexibility

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

We're one of the world's leading practitioners of circularity, transforming materials from the animal agriculture and food industries into valuable ingredients. Ingredients that nourish people, feed animals and crops, and fuel the world with renewable energy.

The Heavy 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 learn how to use this piece of equipment to mix raw materials, unload and load product to meet production goals.

Essential Duties/Responsibilities

• Operates yard and plant equipment to load materials. Maintains raw material mixture.
• Maintains contact with operator to ensure most efficient mix 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.
• Other duties as assigned

Minimum Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• High school diploma or GED equivalent.
• Experience in loader operation.
• Demonstrated solid work history required.
• Must have flexibility to be able to work weekends, holidays or to cover other shifts as business needs arise.

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.

Working Conditions and Physical Demands

• Frequently exposed to high noise levels, strong odors, varying temperatures, and biohazardous conditions.
• Requires prolonged sitting and movement throughout office/work locations, as well as occasional use of computers and office equipment.
• Must frequently stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, and climb or balance.
• Must be able to communicate effectively and identify potential workplace hazards.
• Requires the ability to frequently lift and/or move up to 100lbs.

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 of this job.