Production Operator

2 weeks ago


Rose Hill, North Carolina, United States Darling Ingredients Inc. Full time
Job Overview

Position Summary

The Production Operator Lead is tasked with managing the operation of automated processing equipment, including cookers and machinery, while also addressing any operational challenges that arise. This role includes conducting product quality assessments and providing guidance and oversight to junior operators.

  • Available Shifts:
    One Position: Sunday - Tuesday; 7:00am - 7:30pm and Wednesday; 7:00am - 1:30pm
    One Position: Thursday - Saturday; 7:00pm - 7:30am and Thursday; 1:00am - 7:30am
  • Shift Differential Compensation: 2nd Shift $0.75 and 3rd Shift $1.25

Key Responsibilities

This job description does not limit management's authority to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities as necessary.

  • Supervises the rendering process from raw materials to finished product storage.
  • Ensures a consistent supply of materials to the cooker.
  • Maintains optimal cooker temperature, rate, and steam levels.
  • Monitors evaporation rates to meet hourly requirements.
  • Regulates material flow to presses and finished goods storage.
  • Observes control panels and gauges to facilitate the process.
  • Operates pollution control systems, including air and wastewater management.
  • Responsible for the startup and operation of boilers.
  • Conducts routine preventative maintenance on all processing equipment.
  • Monitors machinery performance and reports issues to management.
  • Ensures cleanliness of equipment and work areas after each shift.
  • Prioritizes safety in accordance with all company safety protocols.

Qualifications

  • Understanding of mechanical rendering processes.
  • Strong mechanical skills and troubleshooting abilities; proficient in general mechanics and safe equipment operation.
  • Basic mathematical skills; capable of calculating decimals and percentages.
  • Fundamental computer skills.
  • Effective verbal and written communication skills.
  • Able to address minor equipment issues and various situations.
  • Willingness to work nights and/or weekends as required.

Education and Experience Requirements

  • At least three (3) years of experience in a rendering facility or production environment is required.
  • Previous experience in manufacturing is advantageous.

Physical Requirements

  • Regularly 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 to reach with hands and arms.

Work Environment

Job functions will be performed in a rendering facility, which necessitates an ability to work in wet and/or slippery conditions, as well as in high heat and/or cold environments.

Darling Ingredients is an equal opportunity employer and considers 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.

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