Utility Worker

Darling Ingredients; Dundee (OH); On-site; USD 32,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Darling Ingredients is seeking a Utility Worker for our Ohio plant to load and unload raw materials, maintain cleanliness of the facility, and support equipment and safety programs.

The role involves operating various tools and vehicles, performing general labor tasks, and ensuring a safe work environment. Candidates should meet basic qualifications and be able to work nights or weekends as needed.

Qualifications

• Must be 18 years of age.
• Manufacturing, industrial, or agricultural experience preferred.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• Wash parking lot, plant equipment, and surrounding areas with a high-pressure hose.
• Paint and wash plant equipment and fixtures.
• Use standard hand tools (hammer, screwdriver, wrenches, etc.) and power tools (drills, impact drivers, saws, etc.)
• Operate company vehicles around plant and property.
• Ensure steady flow of raw material from trailers to dock safely and efficiently.
• Check and report condition of raw material load and truck interior.
• Perform janitorial cleaning and vehicle washing.
• Maintain safety as top priority per company rules and regulations.
• All other duties as assigned.

Skills

Industrial experience

Ability to follow directions

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Job Summary

The Utility Worker is responsible for loading and unloading 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.

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