Operator

Darling Ingredients Inc.; Crows Landing (CA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Darling Ingredients Inc. is seeking an Operator to run computer controlled process equipment, cooker and related machinery, and to perform product quality testing. You will monitor systems, adjust parameters, and ensure safe, efficient operation throughout the shift.

Responsibilities include maintaining material flow to the cooker, controlling temperatures and steam, and performing routine maintenance. The role requires good math, mechanical aptitude, and reliable night/weekend availability.

Qualifications

• Basic math skills required for decimals and percentages.

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 gauges to operate the process.
• Operate pollution control systems including air/odor and wastewater control.
• Responsible for boiler start up and operation.
• Perform periodic preventative maintenance on equipment.
• Monitor machinery and report problems to supervisor.
• Ensure work area is clean after each shift.
• Prioritize safety according to company rules and regulations.

Skills

Math skills

Computer skills

Oral and written communication

Mechanical aptitude

Troubleshooting

Safety awareness

Night shift availability

Job description

The Operator is responsible for the operation of the computer controlled process equipment, cooker, machinery, and evaluation of any process problems in addition to performing product quality testing.

Nothing in this job description restricts management's right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.

Essential Duties/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.
• Assures equipment and work area is clean after each shift.
• Maintains safety as top priority in accordance with all company safety rules and regulations.

Minimum Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• One year of Manufacturing, industrial, or agricultural experience preferred.

Preferred Qualifications

• Knowledge of mechanical rendering process preferred.
• Chemical manufacturing experience a plus.
• Good mechanical aptitude and equipment troubleshooting; skilled in general mechanics and safe operation of equipment.
• Basic math skills; ability to compute decimals and percentages.
• Basic computer skills.
• Good oral and written skills.
• Ability to deal with minor problems involving equipment or various situations.
• Ability to work nights and/or weekends as needed.