Darling Ingredients
Process Operator – Darling Ingredients
Darling Ingredients repurposes and recycles materials from the animal agriculture and food industries, transforming them into essential ingredients. With over 260 facilities in more than 15 countries, we make entire industries less wasteful and more sustainable.
Job Summary The Process Operator is responsible for operating computer‑controlled process equipment, maintaining the cooker and machinery, evaluating process problems, and performing product quality testing.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities
Oversee rendering process from raw material bin to finished goods storage.
Maintain steady flow of material to cooker.
Maintain cooker temperature, rate, and steam at peak operating levels.
Monitor evaporation rate to maintain rate per hour according to requirements.
Control flow of material to presses and to finished goods storage.
Monitor control panel and various gauges to accomplish process.
Operate pollution control system including air/odor control and wastewater control.
Responsible for boiler start‑up and operation.
Perform periodic preventative maintenance on all equipment in process.
Monitor machinery and bring all problems to the attention of manager.
Ensure equipment and work area is clean after each shift.
Maintain safety as top priority in accordance with all company safety rules and regulations.
As trained, be aware of and responsible for role in the company’s food safety program.
All other duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications
Must be at least 18 years of age.
High school diploma or GED equivalent.
Manufacturing, industrial, or agricultural experience preferred.
Preferred Qualifications
Prior experience in a rendering facility or production environment preferred.
Knowledge of mechanical rendering and/or process equipment.
Good mechanical aptitude and equipment troubleshooting; skilled in general mechanics and safe operation of equipment.
Ability to deal with minor problems involving equipment or various situations.
Ability to work nights and/or weekends as needed.
Works well with others in a team environment.
Benefits Full‑time employees receive benefits including 401(k), health, dental and vision insurance, and paid time off.
Equal Opportunity Employment 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.
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www.eeoc.gov/poster .
Seniority Level Entry level
Employment Type Full‑time
Job Function Management and Manufacturing
Industries Manufacturing
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Job Summary The Process Operator is responsible for operating computer‑controlled process equipment, maintaining the cooker and machinery, evaluating process problems, and performing product quality testing.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities
Oversee rendering process from raw material bin to finished goods storage.
Maintain steady flow of material to cooker.
Maintain cooker temperature, rate, and steam at peak operating levels.
Monitor evaporation rate to maintain rate per hour according to requirements.
Control flow of material to presses and to finished goods storage.
Monitor control panel and various gauges to accomplish process.
Operate pollution control system including air/odor control and wastewater control.
Responsible for boiler start‑up and operation.
Perform periodic preventative maintenance on all equipment in process.
Monitor machinery and bring all problems to the attention of manager.
Ensure equipment and work area is clean after each shift.
Maintain safety as top priority in accordance with all company safety rules and regulations.
As trained, be aware of and responsible for role in the company’s food safety program.
All other duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications
Must be at least 18 years of age.
High school diploma or GED equivalent.
Manufacturing, industrial, or agricultural experience preferred.
Preferred Qualifications
Prior experience in a rendering facility or production environment preferred.
Knowledge of mechanical rendering and/or process equipment.
Good mechanical aptitude and equipment troubleshooting; skilled in general mechanics and safe operation of equipment.
Ability to deal with minor problems involving equipment or various situations.
Ability to work nights and/or weekends as needed.
Works well with others in a team environment.
Benefits Full‑time employees receive benefits including 401(k), health, dental and vision insurance, and paid time off.
Equal Opportunity Employment 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 visit
www.eeoc.gov/poster .
Seniority Level Entry level
Employment Type Full‑time
Job Function Management and Manufacturing
Industries Manufacturing
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