Process Operator: Rendering & Circularity Technician

Darling Ingredients Inc.

United States

On-site

USD 40,000 - 60,000

Full time

8 days ago
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Job summary

Darling Ingredients Inc. seeks a Process Operator to run computer-controlled process equipment, operate the cooker and related machinery, and test product quality. The role emphasizes maintaining temperatures, flow, and safety compliance while supporting a clean, efficient production line.

The candidate should have manufacturing or agricultural experience, strong mechanical aptitude, and the ability to work nights or weekends as needed. Familiarity with rendering processes is preferred.

Qualifications

  • Manufacturing, industrial, or agricultural experience preferred.
  • Prior experience in a rendering facility or production environment preferred.
  • Knowledge of mechanical rendering and/or process equipment.
  • Good mechanical aptitude and equipment troubleshooting skills.
  • Ability to work nights and/or weekends as needed.
  • Works well with others in a team environment.

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 all process equipment.
  • Monitor machinery and report problems to the supervisor.

Skills

Manufacturing experience
Industrial experience
Agricultural experience
Rendering facility experience
Mechanical aptitude
Equipment troubleshooting

Education

High School diploma or GED

Job description

Darling Ingredients Inc. seeks a Process Operator to run computer-controlled process equipment, operate the cooker and related machinery, and test product quality. The role emphasizes maintaining temperatures, flow, and safety compliance while supporting a clean, efficient production line.

The candidate should have manufacturing or agricultural experience, strong mechanical aptitude, and the ability to work nights or weekends as needed. Familiarity with rendering processes is preferred.

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