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Darling Ingredients 2 days ago Be among the first 25 applicants 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 across more than 260 facilities in over 15 countries. Our unique scale enables 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, mopping, 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. Working Conditions and Physical Demands
Working environment: None specified. Frequently exposed to high noise level, strong odors, heat, and cold. Exposure to biohazardous conditions, toxic or caustic chemicals, electrical hazards, dangerous equipment, and off‑site travel. Physical demands include occasional, frequent, or constant tasks, up to 10, 25, 50, 100, or more pounds as needed. Relevant visual requirements include no special vision requirements, close vision, and other sensory functions. Equal Opportunity Statement
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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For more information, visit https://www.eeoc.gov/poster. Seniority Level
Entry level Employment Type
Full-time Job Function
Management and Manufacturing
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Grind/Blend Operator
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Darling Ingredients 2 days ago Be among the first 25 applicants 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 across more than 260 facilities in over 15 countries. Our unique scale enables 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, mopping, 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. Working Conditions and Physical Demands
Working environment: None specified. Frequently exposed to high noise level, strong odors, heat, and cold. Exposure to biohazardous conditions, toxic or caustic chemicals, electrical hazards, dangerous equipment, and off‑site travel. Physical demands include occasional, frequent, or constant tasks, up to 10, 25, 50, 100, or more pounds as needed. Relevant visual requirements include no special vision requirements, close vision, and other sensory functions. Equal Opportunity Statement
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:
For more information, visit https://www.eeoc.gov/poster. Seniority Level
Entry level Employment Type
Full-time Job Function
Management and Manufacturing
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