Rendering Operator

Mountaire Farms; Millsboro (DE); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical plans

Dental and vision programs

401(k) retirement plan

Profit sharing

Employee discounts

Job summary

Mountaire Farms in Delaware is seeking an entry-level Rendering Operator. You will work toward certification in one of five areas and perform basic operations safely as an entry level operator.

Responsibilities include operating equipment in the production of animal proteins and fat, monitoring the cooking process, collecting samples, QA testing, and overseeing environmental equipment while operating a forklift or skid steer. Flexibility to work varying shifts is required.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• 0-2 years’ experience in a related field.
• Must be able to lift up to 60 lbs.
• Must be able to work independently.
• Must possess the appropriate certification to operate a forklift and/or skid steer loaders.
• Strong mechanical aptitude and understanding of safety policies.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Flexible schedule.

Responsibilities

• Operate equipment involved in the production of animal proteins and fat.
• Monitor and oversee the cooking process, collection of samples and testing of product to ensure QA specifications are met.
• Monitor environmental equipment to ensure compliance and operate a forklift and skid steer loaders.
• Follow all company safety policies, SOPs, and support the Goal Zero mission statement.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Written and verbal communication

Safety policies

Independent worker

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Forklift certification

Skid steer certification

Job description

Entry level, does not possess recognized certification. Handles routine operations, working towards certification in 1 of 5 areas in rendering operations: Load Out Operator, Receiving Operator, Utility Operator, Feather/Blood Operator, Meat Operator. Understands the basic theory, practical knowledge and skills to safely and successfully function as an entry level rendering operator. Possesses additional basic general operator skills.

Major Duties & Responsibilities

• Operate equipment involved in the production of animal proteins and fat.
• Monitor and oversee the cooking process, collection of samples and testing of product to ensure Quality Assurance specifications are met.
• Monitor environmental equipment to ensure that compliance is met and to be able to operate a forklift and skid steer loaders.
• Follow all company safety policies, S.O.P. regulations, as well as support the Goal Zero mission statement.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• 0-2 years’ experience in a related field.
• Must be able to lift up to 60 lbs.
• Must be able to work independently.
• Must possess the appropriate certification to operate a forklift and/or skid steer loaders.
• Must be able to demonstrate a strong mechanical aptitude and understanding of safety policies.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills are essential.
• Must be able to work a flexible schedule.

About Us

Are you looking for more than just a job? The culture at Mountaire is one of our greatest strengths and most valued assets. We maintain the same core values and family-focused work environment that we’ve operated with since day one. You will find that your peers, supervisor and team members are genuinely committed to, not only your success, but also working together to provide high-quality products to our customers. We are a service to one another and to our customers, demonstrating operational excellence and outstanding performance.

About the Team

Mountaire Farms is an agricultural food production and processing company providing work for over 10,000 people at facilities in Arkansas, Delaware, Maryland, Virginia, and North Carolina. Now the fourth largest chicken company in the United States, we are still family owned and fully committed to giving back to the communities where we do business. At Mountaire Farms, our culture is what defines us. It sets us apart from our competition and reinforces what we stand for. Supporting each other, uplifting each other, and helping each other succeed -- that’s the Mountaire way! Our vision is to provide growth, stability, and opportunities for our people, our customers, and our communities by profitably delivering wholesome quality chicken.

Total Compensation

Mountaire also offers an amazing total compensation package! A few examples of our benefits that may be offered to you are: eight paid holidays, Medical Plans with free onsite Health and Wellness Centers, Dental and Vision Programs, Employee Assistance Program for you and your family, Retirement Planning with 401(k), Profit Sharing, Employee Discounted Chicken Sales, Employee Discounts with partners (Car Purchase, Phone Plans, & Shopping), Tuition Reimbursement and many exciting career development programs!