Production Utility Operator

Darling Ingredients Inc.; Tampa (FL); On-site; USD 32,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

Darling Ingredients in Tampa, FL is seeking a dedicated Utility Worker to support loading, unloading and maintaining cleanliness of the plant and equipment. You will operate and assist production lines, ensuring safe movement of materials from trailers to dock and through processing workflows.

The role emphasizes safety, FSMS responsibilities, and proper handling of materials, tools, and waste. A high school diploma or GED, and at least 18 years old with a clean MVR are required.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Must be at least 18 years old with clean MVR.

Responsibilities

• Loads and unloads items from machines, conveyors, and conveyances.
• Operates machinery used in production process or assist machine operators.
• Places products in equipment or on work surfaces for further processing, inspecting and wrapping.
• Inspects products to verify conformance to quality standards.
• Starts machines or equipment to begin production processes.
• Observes equipment operations so that malfunctions can be detected, and notify operators, supervisor or maintenance of any malfunctions.
• Removes products or waste material from machines.
• Lifts raw materials, finished products and packed items, manually.
• Transfers finished or raw material between storage and work areas of plant by hand or using forklift.
• Packs and stores materials and products.
• Marks and tags products.
• Disposes materials into machine hoppers prior to mixing.
• Mixes ingredients according to specified procedures or formulas.
• Required to know, implement and delegate FSMS responsibilities as required.
• 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, screwdriver, 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.
• Maintains safety as top priority in accordance with all company safety rules and regulations.
• Other duties as assigned.

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Darling Ingredients in Tampa, FL is seeking a dedicated Utility Worker to support loading, unloading and maintaining cleanliness of the plant and equipment. You will operate and assist production lines, ensuring safe movement of materials from trailers to dock and through processing workflows.

The role emphasizes safety, FSMS responsibilities, and proper handling of materials, tools, and waste. A high school diploma or GED, and at least 18 years old with a clean MVR are required.