Utility Worker

Darling Ingredients Inc.; Tampa (FL); On-site; USD 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking a Utility Worker in Tampa, Florida, responsible for loading and unloading raw materials, ensuring cleanliness in the plant, and performing various essential duties. Ideal candidates will possess a high school diploma or GED, have some manufacturing or industrial experience, and be at least 18 years old. This role supports a collaborative environment focused on safety and efficiency.

Qualifications

• Candidate must be at least 18 years of age.
• CDL 'B' license with tanker endorsement preferred.

Responsibilities

• Load and unload raw material/finished product.
• Maintain cleanliness of plant and equipment.
• Perform general labor tasks including janitorial cleaning.

Skills

Ability to follow oral and written directions

Manufacturing experience

Industrial experience

Agricultural experience

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Hand tools

Power tools

Company vehicles

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.

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.
• 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.

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