Utility Worker

Darling Ingredients Inc.; Starke (FL); On-site; USD 34,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Darling Ingredients Inc. is seeking a Night Shift Utility Worker to support loading/unloading of raw materials and maintain cleanliness of the plant and equipment. This role emphasizes safety and efficiency in a high-heat/cold environment.

Responsibilities include operating basic tools, washing equipment, and ensuring a steady flow of materials from trailers to the dock. Night/weekend availability is required, with the potential for additional duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Must be 18 years of age.
• Manufacturing, industrial, or agricultural experience preferred.
• Able to follow oral and written directions.
• Ability to work nights and/or weekends as needed.

Responsibilities

• Load and unload raw material and finished product.
• Maintain cleanliness of plant and equipment.
• Wash parking lot and plant equipment with a high-pressure hose.
• Paint and wash plant equipment and fixtures.
• Use hand and power tools as required.
• Operate company vehicles around plant and property.
• Ensure steady flow of raw material from trailers to dock.
• Report condition of raw material load and truck interior.
• Perform janitorial cleaning and vehicle washing.
• Follow safety rules and regulations.

Skills

Safety awareness

Manual labor

Equipment cleaning

Power tools

CDL B license with tanker endorsement

Operate vehicles

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Hammer

Screwdrivers

Wrenches

Drills

Job description

Job Summary

The Utility Worker is responsible for loading and unloading of raw material/finished product as well as cleanliness of plant and equipment.

NIGHTS

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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