Production Worker

Darling Ingredients; Ellenwood (GA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Darling Ingredients is seeking a Production Worker to load and unload raw materials and finished products while maintaining cleanliness of the plant and equipment. The role requires operating plant vehicles, using hand and power tools, and ensuring safe material flow from trailers to the dock.

Ideal candidates may have 18+ years of age with manufacturing or agricultural experience; a high school diploma or GED is preferred.

Qualifications

• Must be 18 years of age.
• Manufacturing, industrial, or agricultural experience preferred.
• CDL B tanker endorsement is a plus (preferred).

Responsibilities

• Load and unload raw materials and finished product.
• Maintain cleanliness of plant and equipment.
• Operate company vehicles around plant.
• Use standard hand tools and power tools as required.
• Ensure safe and efficient flow of materials from trailers to dock.
• Check and report condition of loads and truck interiors.
• Perform janitorial and general labor tasks as needed.
• Adhere to safety rules and regulations.

Skills

Follow directions

Night/weekend work

CDL B endorsement (plus)

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Job Description

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

Essential Duties/Responsibilities

Nothing in this job description restricts management's right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.

• 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.

Job Description

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

Essential Duties/Responsibilities

Nothing in this job description restricts management's right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.

• 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.

Physical Demands

• Frequently required to walk, stand, sit, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crawl, and crouch.
• Frequently must push, pull, move or lift up to 50 lbs.
• Regularly required reach with hands and arms.

Work Environment

• Job functions will be carried out in a facility which requires tolerance for high heat and/or cold temperatures.

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.