Process Operator: Rendering & Cooker Systems

Darling Ingredients; North Baltimore (OH); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Darling Ingredients is seeking a Process Operator to operate computer-controlled process equipment, cooker, and related systems while evaluating process problems and performing product quality testing. The role emphasizes safe operation, adherence to food safety programs, and team collaboration in a rendering facility.

The position requires 18+ years old, a High School diploma or GED, and manufacturing experience is preferred.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years old.
• High School diploma or GED equivalent.
• Manufacturing, industrial, or agricultural experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Oversees rendering from raw material to finished goods.
• Maintain steady flow of material to cooker.
• Monitor 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 accomplish process.
• Operate pollution control systems including air/odor and wastewater controls.
• Responsible for boiler start up and operation.
• Perform periodic preventative maintenance on all equipment in process.
• Monitor machinery and report issues to supervisor.
• Ensure equipment and work area are clean after each shift.
• Maintain safety as top priority per company rules and food safety program.

Skills

Teamwork

Mechanical aptitude

Troubleshooting

Night/weekend work

Education

High School diploma or GED

Tools

Process equipment knowledge

Rendering equipment

Job description

Darling Ingredients is seeking a Process Operator to operate computer-controlled process equipment, cooker, and related systems while evaluating process problems and performing product quality testing. The role emphasizes safe operation, adherence to food safety programs, and team collaboration in a rendering facility.

The position requires 18+ years old, a High School diploma or GED, and manufacturing experience is preferred.