Process Cooker Operator - PLC & Manufacturing

Darling Ingredients Inc.; Maryland; On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) plan

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Paid time off

Job summary

Darling Ingredients Inc. is seeking a Cooker Operator to operate PLC-controlled equipment, monitor pumps and grinders, and help ensure product quality under GMP standards. The role involves maintaining clean work areas and following safety protocols in a manufacturing setting.

You will document operations, report issues to the shift manager, and participate in safety meetings and team activities, with flexibility for night and weekend shifts as needed.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Manufacturing, industrial, or agricultural experience preferred.
• Prior rendering facility or production experience preferred.
• Ability to work nights and weekends as needed.

Responsibilities

• Operate PLC to control machinery and monitor pumps and grinders.
• Maintain safety and GMP compliance.
• Clean and maintain work areas and equipment.
• Document plant operations per GMP program.
• Notify shift manager of issues or maintenance problems.
• Attend safety meetings.

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Darling Ingredients Inc. is seeking a Cooker Operator to operate PLC-controlled equipment, monitor pumps and grinders, and help ensure product quality under GMP standards. The role involves maintaining clean work areas and following safety protocols in a manufacturing setting.

You will document operations, report issues to the shift manager, and participate in safety meetings and team activities, with flexibility for night and weekend shifts as needed.