Rendering Operator Day Shift

Mountaire Farms; United States; On-site; USD 36,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Mountaire Farms is seeking an entry level Rendering Operator. The role involves handling routine rendering operations and working toward certification in one of five areas such as Load Out, Receiving, Utility, Feather/Blood, or Meat Operator.

This position emphasizes learning basic theory, practical skills, and safe operation within our rendering process. The successful candidate will perform duties across production equipment, QA sampling, and safety compliance, with opportunities for growth as

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 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.

Job description

Primary Purpose

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.