Night Shift Process Operator – Rendering & Equipment Tech

Darling Ingredients Inc.; Des Moines (IA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Darling Ingredients Inc. in Des Moines, IA is seeking a Process Operator to operate computer controlled process equipment, cooker and related rendering machinery, move finish grease between tanks, and perform product quality testing.

The role requires working the 3rd shift, 11:00 PM–7:30 AM, and maintaining equipment at peak performance while adhering to safety and food safety programs. You will monitor controls, adjust temperatures and flows, load finished product, and support maintenance and

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years old and have a high school diploma or GED.
• Good work history and attendance record.
• Must have a valid driver's license.
• Prior experience in rendering or production is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Oversees rendering process from raw material bin to finished goods storage.
• Maintain steady flow of material to cooker.
• Maintain cooker temperature, rate, and steam at peak operating levels.
• Monitor evaporation rate to maintain rate per hour according to requirements.
• Control flow of material to presses and to finished goods storage.
• Load out finish product and monitor control panels and gauges.
• Operate pollution control systems including air/odor and wastewater controls.
• Responsible for boiler start up and operation.
• Perform periodic preventative maintenance on equipment in process.
• Maintain a clean work area and follow safety rules.
• Be aware of and responsible for food safety program requirements.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Safety awareness

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Problem solving

Education

High School diploma or GED

Job description

Darling Ingredients Inc. in Des Moines, IA is seeking a Process Operator to operate computer controlled process equipment, cooker and related rendering machinery, move finish grease between tanks, and perform product quality testing.

The role requires working the 3rd shift, 11:00 PM–7:30 AM, and maintaining equipment at peak performance while adhering to safety and food safety programs. You will monitor controls, adjust temperatures and flows, load finished product, and support maintenance and