Process Operator: Rendering & Quality Control

Darling Ingredients Inc.; Kentucky; Presencial; USD 42.000 - 62.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Darling Ingredients Inc. is seeking a Process Operator for our Kentucky facility.

The role involves operating computer-controlled process equipment, including the cooker, and evaluating process problems while conducting product quality testing. You will oversee rendering from raw material bin to finished goods storage, maintain cooker temperature and feed, monitor evaporation and adjust flows, and ensure compliance with safety regulations.

Formación

• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• High School diploma or GED equivalent.
• Manufacturing, industrial, or agricultural experience preferred.
• Prior rendering facility or production experience preferred.
• Knowledge of mechanical rendering and process equipment is a plus.

Responsabilidades

• 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 ensure proper operation.
• Operate pollution control system including air/odor and wastewater controls.
• Responsible for boiler start up and operation.
• Perform periodic preventative maintenance on equipment in process.
• Ensure equipment and work area are clean after each shift.
• Maintain safety as top priority per company rules and regulations.

Conocimientos

Mechanical aptitude

Teamwork

Safety mindset

Educación

High School diploma or GED

Descripción del empleo

Darling Ingredients Inc. is seeking a Process Operator for our Kentucky facility.

The role involves operating computer-controlled process equipment, including the cooker, and evaluating process problems while conducting product quality testing. You will oversee rendering from raw material bin to finished goods storage, maintain cooker temperature and feed, monitor evaporation and adjust flows, and ensure compliance with safety regulations.