Process Operator: Rendering & Equipment Technician

Darling Ingredients; Russellville (KY); On-site; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Darling Ingredients is seeking an Operator to run computer controlled process equipment, maintain cooker conditions, and perform quality testing in a rendering facility. You will monitor temperatures, evaporation, and material flow, while adhering to safety rules and performing routine maintenance.

The role requires basic math and computer skills, strong mechanical aptitude, and willingness to work nights or weekends as needed. Prior manufacturing or agricultural experience is preferred.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years old.
• One year of Manufacturing, industrial, or agricultural experience preferred.
• Knowledge of rendering process preferred.

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 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

Rendering process knowledge

Chemical manufacturing experience

Mechanical troubleshooting

Basic math skills

Basic computer skills

Oral and written communication

Problem solving

Night/weekend availability

Job description

Darling Ingredients is seeking an Operator to run computer controlled process equipment, maintain cooker conditions, and perform quality testing in a rendering facility. You will monitor temperatures, evaporation, and material flow, while adhering to safety rules and performing routine maintenance.

The role requires basic math and computer skills, strong mechanical aptitude, and willingness to work nights or weekends as needed. Prior manufacturing or agricultural experience is preferred.