Manufacturing Operator - Bakery Feeds - 2nd Shift

Darling Ingredients Inc.; Los Angeles, Mesa (CA, AZ); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a stable worldwide company as a Heavy Equipment Operator in a full-time manufacturing role. This entry-level position offers a competitive wage and comprehensive benefits, including medical, dental, and a 401(k) plan. You will receive training to operate essential equipment like Front End Loaders and Yard Trucks, ensuring a steady flow of materials for processing. The role requires flexibility to work various shifts, including nights and weekends. If you're ready to start your career in a dynamic production environment, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Full Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(k) Plan

Vacation Time

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years old with a high school diploma or GED.
• Experience in loader operation and maintenance is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Operate yard and plant equipment to maintain raw material mixture.
• Perform daily maintenance on loader and clean work areas as needed.
• Ensure safety and efficiency in a production environment.

Skills

Loader Operation

Maintenance Skills

Basic Math Skills

Oral Communication

Written Communication

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Front End Loader

Yard Trucks

High Pressure Power Washer

Job description

Darling Ingredients is looking to hire a Heavy Equipment Operator for our plant in Watts, OK. Are you interested in working in manufacturing for a stable worldwide company? This entry-level position starts at a competitive entry-level wage of $19.87 per hour. We also offer comprehensive full-time benefits, including full medical, dental, vision, a 401(k) plan, vacation time, and more. If this sounds like the right opportunity for you, consider applying today!

Job Summary

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 Yard Trucks and learn how to use these pieces of equipment to mix raw materials, unload and load product to meet production goals. Employee responsible for keeping area clean and working safely in a production environment.

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.

• Operates yard and plant equipment to load materials and maintains raw material mixture at proper moisture content.
• Maintains contact with operator to ensure most efficient drying 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.
• All other duties as assigned.

WORK SCHEDULE

This full-time manufacturing job works 5 days per week, 2nd shift Monday - Friday 3:00pm - 11:30pm. This plant operates 24/7 and the flexibility to work days, nights, or weekends as needed is required.

Minimum Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• High school diploma or GED equivalent.
• Experience in loader operation and maintenance.

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.

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 to reach with hands and arms.

Work Environment

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

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