Process Operator (Bakery Feeds) - 2nd Shift

Darling Ingredients•Butler, KY

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Darling Ingredients/Bakery Feeds is looking to hire a Process Operator for our plant in Butler KY. This is an entry-level manufacturing job with a stable worldwide company. Darling Ingredients began as a family business in 1882 and has continued to grow into the world's leading innovative developer and producer of sustainable organic ingredients for a growing population. Headquartered in Irving, TX with regional offices in Cold Spring, KY and Des Moines, IA as well as production facilities across the U.S., we have over 10,000 employees across the globe. We repurpose and reuse rather than discarding what others might consider waste. We capture valuable ingredients and nutrients to help maximize what nature has to offer, providing components for a wide range of products that include pet food, fertilizer, and biofuel. Giving nature a second life is our second nature. Our greatest assets are our employees. Our inclusive global workforce and their wide variety of skills, abilities, experiences, and perspectives have been critical in helping us consistently deliver best-in-class results around the world. In order to attract and retain employees who share our values of integrity, transparency, and entrepreneurship, we offer competitive pay, excellent benefits, stability, and opportunities for career growth.

Requirements

Must be at least 18 years of age.
Manufacturing, industrial, or agricultural experience is preferred.
Mechanical abilities a big plus.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge about manufacturing plant processes and equipment.
Ability to understand a complex process and how everything works together.
Attentive to safety.
Ability to effectively prioritize multiple tasks.
Efficient and detail-oriented.
Works well with others in a team environment.

Responsibilities

Control the process of turning raw material into finished goods.
Start up and shut down the production line.
Maximize efficiency while the production line is running.
Monitor control panels and various gauges on key equipment at the plant.
Sample and test for quality.
Make process adjustments based on quality test results.
Verify that equipment is properly locked out for repairs.
Perform preventative maintenance duties such as lubricating machinery.
Help the team clean out air handling or other processing equipment as part of the weekly cleaning schedule.