Night Shift Process Operator - Rendering & Quality

Darling Ingredients

Linville (VA)

On-site

USD 42,000 - 66,000

Full time

6 days ago

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Job summary

Darling Ingredients is seeking a Process Operator to run computer-controlled process equipment, cooker, and related machinery, while evaluating process issues and performing product quality testing. Hours are M-F, 3:30pm-12am.

The role emphasizes safety, working within Darling's food safety program, and collaboration to maintain steady material flow and optimal cooker performance. Preferred candidates have manufacturing or industrial experience and a strong mechanical aptitude to troubleshoot

Qualifications

Must be at least 18 years of age.
High School diploma or GED equivalent.
Manufacturing, industrial, or agricultural experience preferred.

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.
Monitor control panel and various gauges to accomplish process.
Operate pollution control system including air/odor control system and wastewater control.
Responsible for boiler start up and operation.
Perform periodic preventative maintenance on all equipment in process.
Monitor machinery; bring all problems to attention of manager.
Maintains safety as top priority in accordance with all company safety rules and regulations.