Darling Ingredients, Inc.
Darling Ingredients, Inc. is hiring: Utility Worker in Marengo
Darling Ingredients, Inc., Marengo, OH, US
Job Summary The Utility Worker / Finish Painter supports the fabrication, refurbishment, and finishing of used cooking oil storage tanks. This role is responsible for surface preparation, final coating application, general shop support, and maintaining a clean, safe, and efficient work environment. The position requires attention to detail, adherence to safety standards, and the ability to perform a variety of hands-on manufacturing tasks as assigned. 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.
- Prepare tank surfaces for coating, including cleaning, degreasing, sanding, grinding, masking, and blasting as required
- Apply industrial coatings, primers, and finish paints using spray equipment, rollers, or brushes per specifications
- Inspect finished surfaces for quality, coverage, and defects; perform touch-ups as needed
- Follow coating thickness, cure time, and environmental requirements
- Assist with tank movement, staging, and positioning using forklifts, pallet jacks, or cranes (if certified)
- Support fabrication and assembly operations as needed (drilling, grinding, deburring, cleaning, bolting)
- Perform basic maintenance and cleaning of tools, paint equipment, and work areas
- Load and unload materials and finished products
- Follow all OSHA, company, and customer safety requirements
- Properly handle flammable materials, solvents, and coatings
- Use required PPE including respirators, gloves, eye protection, and protective clothing
- Maintain clean and organized workspaces to reduce hazards
- Follow work instructions, drawings, and paint specifications
- Complete basic production and quality check documentation when required
- Communicate issues related to quality, safety, or scheduling to supervision
- Highly organized; superior time management skills.
- Experience with industrial or commercial painting
- Forklift or overhead crane experience (or willingness to be trained)
- Ability to perform physical labor, lifting up to 50 lbs and standing for extended periods
- Basic knowledge of surface prep methods and coating systems preferred
- Frequently required to walk, stand, sit, climb, balance, stoop, bend, kneel, and reach.
- Occasionally must push, pull, move or lift up to 50 lbs.