Utility Worker

Darling Ingredients Inc.; Union City (TN); On-site; USD 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in sustainable ingredients is seeking a Utility Worker / General Laborer to assist in keeping operations running smoothly. This full-time, night shift role involves various tasks including maintaining cleanliness and reporting on raw materials. Candidates must be at least 18 years old, possess a valid driver's license, and be physically able to handle weights up to 50 lbs.

Benefits

Competitive pay

Excellent benefits

Stability

Career growth opportunities

Qualifications

• At least 18 years old.
• Valid driver's license required.
• Manufacturing experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Keep raw materials and finished products moving within the plant.
• Wash plant equipment and surrounding areas.
• Accurately report on the condition of materials.

Skills

Ability to use standard hand tools

Ability to handle up to 50 lbs.

Positive can-do attitude

Team player

Tools

Hand tools

Power tools

Job description

ABOUT DARLING INGREDIENTS

We began as a family business in 1882 and have continued to grow into the world's leading innovative developer and producer of sustainable organic ingredients for a growing population. Check out our story! Headquartered in Irving, TX with regional offices in Cold Spring, KY and Des Moines, IA as well as production facilities across the U.S., we have over 10,000 employees across the globe. We repurpose and reuse rather than discarding what others might consider waste. We capture valuable ingredients and nutrients to help maximize what nature has to offer, providing components for a wide range of products that include pet food, fertilizer, and biofuel. Giving nature a second life is our second nature.

Our greatest assets are our employees. Our inclusive global workforce and their wide variety of skills, abilities, experiences, and perspectives have been critical in helping us consistently deliver best-in-class results around the world. In order to attract and retain employees who share our values of integrity, transparency, and entrepreneurship, we offer competitive pay, excellent benefits, stability, and opportunities for career growth.

A DAY IN THE LIFE OF A UTILITY WORKER / GENERAL LABORER

As a Utility Worker / General Laborer, you provide critical help in keeping our operation running smoothly by helping to keep raw materials and finished products moving within the plant as well as keeping things clean and sanitary. You perform a variety of general labor tasks. Using a high-pressure hose, you wash the parking lot, plant equipment, and the surrounding areas of our manufacturing plant. You also paint and wash plant equipment and building fixtures as needed. Always attentive to safety, you drive a company vehicle to get around the plant and property. As you load and unload trailers at the dock, you accurately report on the condition of the raw materials and the interior of the trucks. As someone who likes to keep busy and active, you take pride in a job well done!

**This is a night shift position

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS FOR A UTILITY WORKER / GENERAL LABORER

• At least 18 years old
• Valid driver's license
• Demonstrated ability to use standard hand tools such as hammers, screwdrivers, and wrenches as well as power tools such as drills, impact drivers, and saws
• Ability to handle up to 50 lbs.

Manufacturing, production, industrial, or agricultural experience is preferred but multiple factors will be taken into consideration. A class B CDL license with a tanker endorsement would be a plus! Can you follow both written and verbal directions, including Darling's Life-Saving Rules in the workplace? Do you have a positive can-do attitude? Are you a team player with a strong work ethic? If so, you might just be perfect for this Utility Worker / General Laborer position!

WORK SCHEDULE

This full-time, entry-level general labor job would work DAY SHIFT with some holidays and weekend shifts.

READY TO JOIN OUR MANUFACTURING TEAM?

We understand your time is valuable, and that is why we have a very quick and easy application process. If you feel that you would be right for this entry-level general labor job, please fill out our initial 3-minute, mobile-friendly application. We look forward to meeting you!

Darling Ingredients is an equal opportunity employer and gives consideration to qualified applicants without regard to race, color, creed, religion, age, pregnancy, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, genetic information, physical or mental disability, military service, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state and local law. Know Your Rights: If you would like more information, please click on the link and paste into your browser: https://www.eeoc.gov/poster