Utility Worker

Darling Ingredients Inc.; Pocahontas (AR); On-site; USD 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking dedicated individuals for a production role that involves operating machinery and ensuring quality standards are met. This position offers a dynamic work environment where you will be responsible for loading and unloading materials, operating production equipment, and maintaining cleanliness in the plant. Ideal candidates will thrive in a fast-paced setting and possess strong physical stamina to handle the demands of the job. If you are ready to contribute to a vital production process and enjoy working in a team-oriented atmosphere, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED is required.
• Experience in a manufacturing environment is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Load and unload items, operate machinery, and ensure product quality.
• Pack and store materials, and perform mixing of ingredients.

Skills

Machinery Operation

Quality Inspection

Forklift Operation

Physical Stamina

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Forklift

Job description

Job Summary

Responsible for performing duties related to production and meeting shipping deadlines in a timely manner. This position is also responsible for the cleanliness of plant and equipment.

Essential Duties/Responsibilities

• Load and unload items from machines, conveyors, and conveyances.
• Operate machinery used in the production process or assist machine operators.
• Place products in equipment or on work surfaces for further processing, inspecting, and wrapping.
• Examine products to verify conformance to quality standards.
• Start machines or equipment to begin production processes.
• Observe equipment operations so that malfunctions can be detected and notify operators, supervisors, or maintenance of any malfunctions.
• Remove products or waste material from machines.
• Lift raw materials, finished products, and packed items manually.
• Transfer finished product and raw material between storage and work areas of the plant by hand or using a forklift.
• Pack and store materials and products.
• Mark and tag products.
• Dump materials into machine hoppers prior to mixing.
• Mix ingredients according to specified procedures or formulas.
• May be asked on occasion to perform other duties at a lower level or higher level of proficiency or not related to this classification.
• Required to know, implement, and delegate FSMS responsibilities as required.

Minimum Qualifications

• High school diploma / GED.
• Successful applicants must be willing and able to frequently stand, walk, bend, crawl as well as push/pull items while working in a fast-paced environment of varying temperatures and with possible slippery surfaces.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in a manufacturing environment.

Physical Demands

• Frequently required to walk, stand, sit, climb, balance, stoop, bend, and kneel.
• Frequently lifts up to 50 lbs.
• Regularly required to reach with hands and arms.

Work Environment

• Work is performed outside in all types of weather.
• Exposed to water and protein by-products.
• Noise levels are moderate.