Darling International Inc.
Grind/Blend Operator
Darling International Inc., Wadesboro, North Carolina, United States, 28170
Company Details
Darling Ingredients repurposes and recycles materials from the animal agriculture and food industries - transforming them into essential ingredients that do everything from feeding animals to fertilizing crops to fueling planes and nourishing people. We are the number one publicly traded company of our kind, operating a global family of brands and businesses that span more than 260 facilities in over 15 countries. Our unique scale allows us to make entire industries less wasteful and more sustainable, helping move the world toward a more circular economy. Darling Ingredients offers full time employees a full suite of benefits including 401(k), Health, Dental and Vision Insurance, and Paid Time Off. Job Summary
General plant labor, including operating machinery, forklift operation, lab sampling, grinder operation, rotator and slurry meat operation, housekeeping, cleaning, painting, grounds, and general housekeeping in all areas of the plant. Essential Duties/Responsibilities
General plant labor. Utilize and operate a forklift. Utilize lab equipment to take samples and perform tests on products. Temperature monitoring of product and rotator operation. Fresh meat sampling/Frozen meat sampling. Raw product unloading. Finished product loading. Plate Freezer Operation. Inventory counts. Stretch Wrapper Operation. Pressure Washer Operation. Housekeeping, hosing down floors, moping, sweeping, emptying trash, picking up trash, etc. Shovel and clean up spills in the plant. Keep barrels emptied of trash and products. Clean equipment from top to bottom. Help unstop screw conveyors. Cut plastic and product off of screw. Keep floor drains cleaned out and covers on drains. Paint as directed. Perform other duties as assigned. Minimum Qualifications
Must be 18 years of age. High School diploma or GED. Preferred Qualifications
Manufacturing, industrial, or agricultural experience preferred. Prior experience in a rendering facility or production environment preferred. Works well with others in a team environment. Dependable; reliable; ability to work nights and/or weekends as needed. The information contained in this job description is intended to describe the essential job functions required of those assigned to this job. It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, knowledge, skills, and abilities needed to perform the job. Please note that management retains the right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time. The ability to competently perform all the essential duties of the position, with or without reasonable accommodation, demonstrated commitment to effective customer service delivery, integrity, and the ability to work productively as a member of a team or work group are basic requirements of all positions at Darling Ingredients. 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 Physical Demands and Working Conditions: Work involves exposure to high noise levels, odors, and temperature extremes. Employees may be exposed to biohazardous conditions, toxic chemicals, electrical hazards, and hazardous equipment. The job requires the ability to stand, walk, stoop, kneel, and lift objects up to 100 pounds. The role also involves occasional travel to off‑site locations.
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Darling Ingredients repurposes and recycles materials from the animal agriculture and food industries - transforming them into essential ingredients that do everything from feeding animals to fertilizing crops to fueling planes and nourishing people. We are the number one publicly traded company of our kind, operating a global family of brands and businesses that span more than 260 facilities in over 15 countries. Our unique scale allows us to make entire industries less wasteful and more sustainable, helping move the world toward a more circular economy. Darling Ingredients offers full time employees a full suite of benefits including 401(k), Health, Dental and Vision Insurance, and Paid Time Off. Job Summary
General plant labor, including operating machinery, forklift operation, lab sampling, grinder operation, rotator and slurry meat operation, housekeeping, cleaning, painting, grounds, and general housekeeping in all areas of the plant. Essential Duties/Responsibilities
General plant labor. Utilize and operate a forklift. Utilize lab equipment to take samples and perform tests on products. Temperature monitoring of product and rotator operation. Fresh meat sampling/Frozen meat sampling. Raw product unloading. Finished product loading. Plate Freezer Operation. Inventory counts. Stretch Wrapper Operation. Pressure Washer Operation. Housekeeping, hosing down floors, moping, sweeping, emptying trash, picking up trash, etc. Shovel and clean up spills in the plant. Keep barrels emptied of trash and products. Clean equipment from top to bottom. Help unstop screw conveyors. Cut plastic and product off of screw. Keep floor drains cleaned out and covers on drains. Paint as directed. Perform other duties as assigned. Minimum Qualifications
Must be 18 years of age. High School diploma or GED. Preferred Qualifications
Manufacturing, industrial, or agricultural experience preferred. Prior experience in a rendering facility or production environment preferred. Works well with others in a team environment. Dependable; reliable; ability to work nights and/or weekends as needed. The information contained in this job description is intended to describe the essential job functions required of those assigned to this job. It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, knowledge, skills, and abilities needed to perform the job. Please note that management retains the right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time. The ability to competently perform all the essential duties of the position, with or without reasonable accommodation, demonstrated commitment to effective customer service delivery, integrity, and the ability to work productively as a member of a team or work group are basic requirements of all positions at Darling Ingredients. 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 Physical Demands and Working Conditions: Work involves exposure to high noise levels, odors, and temperature extremes. Employees may be exposed to biohazardous conditions, toxic chemicals, electrical hazards, and hazardous equipment. The job requires the ability to stand, walk, stoop, kneel, and lift objects up to 100 pounds. The role also involves occasional travel to off‑site locations.
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