Plant Production Worker

Darling Ingredients Inc.; Johnstown (Cambria County); On-site; USD 2,066,000 - 2,617,000; Full time

Job summary

Darling Ingredients Inc. in the Somerset facility is seeking a Production Worker responsible for loading and unloading raw material and finished product, while keeping the plant and equipment clean and well maintained.

The role requires readiness to work on a night shift and occasional weekends, with strong emphasis on safety and adherence to company policies. Typical duties include operating tools and light vehicle movement around the plant.

Qualifications

• Must be 18 years of age.
• Manufacturing, industrial, or agricultural experience preferred.
• High school diploma or GED preferred.
• Able to follow oral and written directions.
• Ability to work nights and/or weekends as needed.
• A CDL "B" license with tanker endorsement is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Load and unload raw materials and finished products.
• Wash and maintain plant equipment and surrounding areas.
• Operate company vehicles around plant and property.
• Use hand and power tools when required.
• Ensure safe and efficient material flow from trailers to dock.
• Perform general labor tasks including janitorial cleaning and vehicle washing.
• Adhere to safety rules and company policies.

Skills

Manual labor

Equipment operation

Safety awareness

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Job Summary

The Production Worker is responsible for loading and unloading of raw material/finished product as well as cleanliness of plant and equipment at our facility in Somerset PA.

Work Schedule - Monday thru Friday; Start time - 3:00 am to 11:30pm

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.

• Uses high pressure hose to wash parking lot, plant equipment, and surrounding areas of plant including spilled material on lot.
• Paints and washes plant equipment and building fixtures as necessary.
• Required to use standard hand tools (hammer, screw driver, wrenches, etc.) and power tools (drills, impact drivers, saws, etc.)
• Operates company vehicles around plant and property.
• Ensures steady flow of raw material from trailers to dock in safe and efficient manner.
• Checks and reports condition of raw material load and truck interior.
• Performs a variety of general labor tasks including janitorial cleaning and vehicle washing.
• 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.
• Able to follow oral and written directions.
• Ability to work nights and/or weekends as needed.
• A CDL "B" license with tanker endorsement is a plus.

Physical Demands

• Frequently required to walk, stand, sit, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crawl, and crouch.
• Frequently must push, pull, move or lift up to 50 lbs.
• Regularly required reach with hands and arms.

Work Environment

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

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