Process Operator: Cooker & Rendering Systems

Darling Ingredients Inc.; Bastrop (TX); On-site; USD 36,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Darling Ingredients Inc. is seeking an Operator to run computer-controlled process equipment, cooker, and machinery, while evaluating process problems and conducting product quality tests. The role requires monitoring temperatures, flow, and ratios, and ensuring safe, efficient operations on shift.

Prior rendering or related facility experience is preferred, with strong technical and communication skills. The ideal candidate will be able to work nights and weekends as needed and participate in

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years old.
• One year of Manufacturing, industrial, or agricultural experience preferred.
• Knowledge of mechanical rendering process preferred.
• Chemical manufacturing experience a plus.
• Good mechanical aptitude and equipment troubleshooting.
• Basic math skills; ability to compute decimals and percentages.
• Basic computer skills.
• Good oral and written skills.
• Ability to work nights and/or weekends as needed.

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.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Troubleshooting

Math skills

Computer skills

Oral and written communication

Night/weekend availability

Job description

Darling Ingredients Inc. is seeking an Operator to run computer-controlled process equipment, cooker, and machinery, while evaluating process problems and conducting product quality tests. The role requires monitoring temperatures, flow, and ratios, and ensuring safe, efficient operations on shift.

Prior rendering or related facility experience is preferred, with strong technical and communication skills. The ideal candidate will be able to work nights and weekends as needed and participate in