Production Operator

Darling Ingredients Inc.; Dubuque (IA); On-site; USD 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Full benefits package

Strong team culture

Job summary

Darling Ingredients Inc. in Dubuque, IA is seeking a production operator for the gelatin plant. The role involves operating food processing/packaging equipment, following SOPs, and maintaining high-quality output. Candidates must have a high school diploma or GED and be able to lift up to 50 lbs.

The position offers day/night shifts on a rotating schedule with weekend work. Darling emphasizes competitive pay, comprehensive benefits, and a supportive team environment.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED required.

Responsibilities

• Operate food processing/production or packaging equipment in the gelatin plant, to manufacture products according to production and quality standards.
• Follow standard operating procedures (SOP's) as instructed.
• Respond to process upsets and alarms appropriately.
• Monitor and document the quality of outputs.
• Follows all food safety procedures and practices to promote our food safety culture.
• Maintain accurate daily production records.
• Perform routine cleaning.
• Lift up to 50 lbs.

Skills

Mechanically inclined

Problem-solving skills

Education

High School diploma or GED

Tools

Fork truck license

Job description

Job Duties

• Operate food processing/production or packaging equipment in the gelatin plant, to manufacture products according to production and quality standards.
• Follow standard operating procedures (SOP's) as instructed.
• Respond to process upsets and alarms appropriately.
• Monitor and document the quality of outputs.
• Follows all food safety procedures and practices to promote our food safety culture.
• Maintain accurate daily production records.
• Perform routine cleaning.
• High School diploma or G.E.D.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.

JOB DESCRIPTION

• Operate food processing/production or packaging equipment in the gelatin plant, to manufacture products according to production and quality standards.
• Follow standard operating procedures (SOP's) as instructed.
• Respond to process upsets and alarms appropriately.
• Monitor and document the quality of outputs.
• Follows all food safety procedures and practices to promote our food safety culture.
• Maintain accurate daily production records.
• Perform routine cleaning.

Minimum Requirements

• High School diploma or G.E.D.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.

Preferred Education And Experience

• Mechanically inclined and strong problem-solving skills.
• Food Manufacturing experience.
• Fork truck license or ability to learn how to drive a fork truck.

Expected Hours Of Work

This position requires day/night shift work on a rotating schedule. Weekend work will be a requirement for this position.

Why do our team members work at Rousselot?

• We pride ourselves on offering competitive pay and a full benefits package for our team.
• Great community of team members.
• Superior benefit packages - Medical, Dental, Vision, Company Match & Safe Harbor 401(k).
• Longevity - The Dubuque Plant has been in business for over 50 years!

Rousselot 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

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.