Utility Worker - Jay Gee

Darling Ingredients; Butler (KY); On-site; USD 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Darling Ingredients is seeking a dedicated Utility Worker responsible for facility maintenance and assisting in the shop area as required. The role involves washing equipment and areas, performing basic repairs, and supporting plant operations with reliable hands-on labor.

Ideal candidates will have manufacturing or industrial exposure, be able to follow instructions both verbally and in writing, and be willing to work weekends.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Wash parking lot, plant equipment, and surrounding areas with a high pressure hose.
• Paint and wash plant equipment and building fixtures as necessary.
• Use hand tools (hammer, screwdriver, wrenches) and power tools (drills, impact drivers, saws).
• Operate company vehicles around plant and property.
• Maintain facility grounds (mowing, refuse removal, sweeping).
• Perform general labor tasks including janitorial cleaning and vehicle washing.
• Maintain safety as a top priority following company safety rules and regulations.
• All other duties as assigned.

Skills

General labor

Safety awareness

Tool use

Follow directions

Weekend availability

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Job Summary

The Utility Worker is responsible for facility maintenance and providing assistance in the shop area as required.

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.
• Maintain facility grounds, including but not limited to mowing, refuse removal, sweeping, etc.
• 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 weekends as needed.

Physical Demands

• Frequently required to walk, stand, sit, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crawl, and crouch.
• Frequently must push, pull, move or lift up to 100 lbs.
• Regularly required reach with hands and arms.

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