Laborer

Darling Ingredients Inc.; Des Moines (IA); On-site; USD 21,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Darling Ingredients Inc. in Des Moines, IA, is looking for a Laborer to support plant operations and keep equipment and facilities clean. You will work alongside production staff to carry out routine tasks and ensure a safe, orderly work environment.

Responsibilities include washing with high-pressure hoses, painting and cleaning, operating company vehicles, and performing general labor duties. Candidates must follow directions and be available for night and weekend shifts as needed.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Safety awareness

Follow directions

Night shifts

Weekend availability

Education

High school diploma preferred

Job description

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

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.