Second-Shift Process Operator: Rendering & Equipment Expert

EmergencyMD; Bellevue (NE); On-site; USD 28,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

Darling Ingredients is seeking a Process Operator to run computer-controlled process equipment, cooker, and related systems, while evaluating problems and conducting product quality tests. The role operates on the second shift, 3:00pm–11:30pm, with duties that include overseeing rendering from raw materials to finished goods and maintaining cooker conditions.

Responsibilities also cover monitoring evaporation, controlling material flow, maintaining safety, and performing preventative

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years old.
• High School diploma or GED required.
• Manufacturing, industrial, or agricultural experience preferred.
• Experience in rendering or production environments preferred.
• Ability to work nights and weekends.
• Works well with others in a team environment.

Responsibilities

• Oversees rendering process from raw material bin to finished goods storage.
• Maintain cooker temperature, rate, and steam at peak operating levels.
• Monitor evaporation rate to maintain rate per hour according to requirements.
• Control flow of material to presses and to finished goods storage.
• Monitor control panel and gauges to accomplish process.
• Operate pollution control systems including air/odor and wastewater control.
• Responsible for boiler start up and operation.
• Perform periodic preventative maintenance on all equipment in process.
• Monitor machinery; bring all problems to attention of manager.
• Assures equipment and work area is clean after each shift.
• Maintains safety as top priority per company safety rules.
• Aware of and responsible for role in Darling's food safety program.
• All other duties as assigned.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Troubleshooting

Teamwork

Night shifts

Weekend availability

Education

High School diploma or GED

Job description

Darling Ingredients is seeking a Process Operator to run computer-controlled process equipment, cooker, and related systems, while evaluating problems and conducting product quality tests. The role operates on the second shift, 3:00pm–11:30pm, with duties that include overseeing rendering from raw materials to finished goods and maintaining cooker conditions.

Responsibilities also cover monitoring evaporation, controlling material flow, maintaining safety, and performing preventative