Utility Worker

Darling Ingredients; Tampa (FL); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as a Utility Worker, where you will play a crucial role in maintaining cleanliness and safety within the plant. This position involves using various tools to wash equipment, manage raw materials, and perform general labor tasks. Ideal candidates will have a strong commitment to safety, the ability to follow directions, and a willingness to work flexible hours. If you are looking for an opportunity to contribute to a team that prioritizes safety and efficiency, this role is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Candidate must be at least 18 years old for safety purposes.
• Manufacturing or agricultural experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Wash parking lot and plant equipment using high pressure hose.
• Perform general labor tasks including cleaning and vehicle washing.
• Ensure safe flow of raw material from trailers to dock.

Skills

General labor skills

Ability to follow directions

Safety awareness

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Standard hand tools

Power tools

Company vehicles

Job description

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

Nothing in this job description restricts management's right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• Position requires the 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

• Due to the nature of the work and for safety purposes, the candidate needs to be at least 18 years of age.
• Manufacturing, industrial, or agricultural experience is preferred.

Preferred Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED preferred.
• Position needs to have someone who is able to follow oral and written directions.
• Position sometimes requires the ability to work nights and/or weekends as needed.
• A CDL 'B' license with tanker endorsement would be a plus.