Process Operator

Bakery Feeds, by Darling Ingredients•North Baltimore, OH

About The Position

The Process Operator operates computer-controlled process equipment, cookers, and other machinery; evaluates process problems; and performs product quality testing. The role oversees the rendering process from raw material intake through finished goods storage, maintains process flow and operating conditions, and operates pollution-control and boiler systems. It also includes preventive equipment maintenance, reporting machinery problems, cleaning the equipment and work area, and following company safety and food-safety requirements. Management may assign or reassign duties and responsibilities at any time.

Requirements

Must be at least 18 years of age.
High school diploma or GED equivalent.
Prior experience in a rendering facility or production environment is preferred.
Knowledge of mechanical rendering and/or process equipment is preferred.
Good mechanical aptitude and equipment-troubleshooting skills; general mechanical skills and safe equipment operation are preferred.
Ability to deal with minor equipment problems or other situations is preferred.
Ability to work nights and/or weekends as needed is preferred.
Ability to work well with others in a team environment is preferred.
Ability to communicate effectively and identify potential workplace hazards.
Ability to occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
Ability to constantly stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, and climb or balance.

Nice To Haves

Manufacturing, industrial, or agricultural experience.
Prior experience in a rendering facility or production environment.
Knowledge of mechanical rendering and/or process equipment.
Good mechanical aptitude, equipment troubleshooting, general mechanics, and safe equipment operation.
Ability to deal with minor equipment problems or other situations.
Ability to work nights and/or weekends as needed.
Ability to work well with others in a team environment.

Responsibilities

Oversee the rendering process from the raw material bin to finished goods storage.
Maintain a steady flow of material to the cooker.
Maintain cooker temperature, rate, and steam at peak operating levels.
Monitor the evaporation rate to maintain the required hourly rate.
Control material flow to presses and finished goods storage.
Monitor control panels and gauges to operate the process.
Operate pollution-control systems, including air/odor control and wastewater control.
Start up and operate the boiler.
Perform periodic preventive maintenance on process equipment.
Monitor machinery and bring problems to the manager’s attention.
Ensure equipment and the work area are clean after each shift.
Maintain safety as a top priority and follow company safety rules and regulations.
As trained, understand and carry out the employee’s role in Darling’s food-safety program.
Perform other duties as assigned.