Laborer

Darling Ingredients; Illinois; On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Darling Ingredients is seeking a Truck Dumper to move trucks/trailers around the facility, dump raw materials, and ensure safety and efficiency in daily operations. The role includes handling trailers, maintaining equipment, and supporting continuous production.

A focus on safety and adherence to procedures is essential. Preferred qualifications include prior experience with tractors and basic math, with a high school diploma or GED preferred.

Qualifications

• 18+ years old
• Manufacturing, industrial, or agricultural experience preferred
• High school diploma or GED preferred
• Basic mathematical skills
• Strong written and verbal communication skills

Responsibilities

• Move trucks/trailers around the property and dump raw material safely and timely.
• Maintain clean trailers after dumping to meet customer requirements.
• Position trailers in holding lots for next-day routes.
• Keep Bartlett lift tractor and dock area clean after dumping.
• Perform general labor tasks related to facility operations.
• Maintain safety as a top priority per company rules.

Skills

Tractor operation

Safety awareness

Basic math

Communication

Education

High school diploma or GED (preferred)

Job description

Job Description

The Truck Dumper is responsible for moving trucks/trailers around on the property, keeping raw material trailers dumped in a safe and timely manner.

Essential Duties/Responsibilities

• Ensures a steady flow of raw material is dumped in order to maintain a consistent mix of material.
• Cleans trailer after dumping to ensure trailer is set up in accordance with customer requirements.
• Positions each trailer in the holding lot to ensure readiness for next day's routes.
• Ensures Bartlett lift tractor and dock area is clean when dumping is complete.
• Performs various tasks related to the operation of the facility in terms of general labor.
• Maintains safety as top priority in accordance with all company safety rules and regulations.
• All other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• Must be 18 years of age.
• Manufacturing, industrial, or agricultural experience preferred.

Preferred Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED preferred.
• Prior experience in the operation of tractor and/or Bartlett lift tractor preferred.
• Basic mathematical skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills; able to follow verbal and written directions.

Working Conditions and 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.
• Job functions will be carried out in a production facility which requires tolerance for high heat and/or cold temperatures.

About Us

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.

About The Team

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.