Utility Worker

Darling Ingredients; Union City (TN); On-site; USD 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Darling Ingredients is seeking a Utility Worker to load and unload raw materials and finished products while maintaining cleanliness of the plant and equipment. The role requires adherence to safety rules and the ability to perform general labor tasks efficiently.

Applicants should be at least 18 years old, with manufacturing or agricultural experience preferred, and ideally possess a High School diploma or GED.

Qualifications

• Must be 18 years of age.
• Manufacturing, industrial, or agricultural experience preferred.
• Willingness to work nights and/or weekends.

Responsibilities

• Load and unload raw materials and finished products.
• Operate plant equipment using hand and power tools.
• Maintain plant cleanliness and sanitation.
• Assist with vehicle movements on site.
• Ensure safe flow of materials from trailers to dock.
• Report condition of loads and truck interiors.
• Perform general labor and janitorial tasks.
• Follow safety rules and company procedures.

Skills

Following directions

Night/weekend shift flexibility

Heavy lifting

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

CDL B license with tanker endorsement

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

• 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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