Production Laborer

Darling Ingredients; East St. Louis (IL); On-site; USD 25,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

Darling Ingredients is seeking a Production Laborer to load and unload raw materials or finished products, keep the plant and equipment clean, and support safe plant operations. The role involves operating basic tools and assisting with material flow from trailers to the dock.

Candidates should be willing to work nights and/or weekends as needed; a CDL-B with tanker endorsement is a plus. We value safety and reliability in a fast-paced industrial environment.

Qualifications

• Must be 18 years of age.
• Manufacturing, industrial, or agricultural experience preferred.
• High school diploma or GED preferred.
• Able to follow oral and written directions.

Responsibilities

• Load and unload raw materials and finished products.
• Wash plant areas and equipment with a high-pressure hose.
• Paint and wash plant equipment and building fixtures.
• Operate company vehicles around plant.
• Ensure steady flow of material from trailers to dock.
• Check and report condition of raw material load and truck interior.
• Perform general labor tasks including janitorial cleaning and vehicle washing.
• Follow safety rules and regulations.

Skills

Manual labor

Safety awareness

Ability to follow directions

Education

High school diploma or GED preferred

Tools

Hand tools

Power tools

Job description

Job Description

The Production Laborer is responsible for loading and unloading of raw material/finished product as well as cleanliness of plant and equipment.

Essential Duties/Responsibilities

• Uses high pressure hose to wash parking lot, plant equipment, and surrounding areas of plant including spilled material on lot.
• Paints and washes plant equipment and building fixtures as necessary.
• Required to use standard hand tools (hammer, screw driver, wrenches, etc.) and power tools (drills, impact drivers, saws, etc.)
• Operates company vehicles around plant and property.
• Ensures steady flow of raw material from trailers to dock in safe and efficient manner.
• Checks and reports condition of raw material load and truck interior.
• Performs a variety of general labor tasks including janitorial cleaning and vehicle washing.
• Maintains safety as top priority in accordance with all company safety rules and regulations.
• All other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• Must be 18 years of age.
• Manufacturing, industrial, or agricultural experience preferred.

Preferred Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED preferred.
• Able to follow oral and written directions.
• Ability to work nights and/or weekends as needed.
• A CDL "B" license with tanker endorsement is a plus.

About Us

We’re one of the world’s leading practitioners of circularity, transforming materials from the animal agriculture and food industries into valuable ingredients. Ingredients that nourish people, feed animals and crops, and fuel the world with renewable energy.

About The Team

Darling Ingredients is an equal opportunity employer and gives consideration to qualified applicants without regard to race, color, creed, religion, age, pregnancy, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, genetic information, physical or mental disability, military service, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state and local law. Know Your Rights: If you would like more information, please click on the link and paste into your browser: https://www.eeoc.gov/poster of this job.