Process Operator

Bakery Feeds, by Darling Ingredients•Winesburg, 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 steady material flow and operating conditions, and monitors process rates and equipment. The operator also operates pollution-control systems and boilers, performs periodic preventive maintenance, monitors machinery and reports problems to management, and ensures the equipment and work area are clean after each shift. Safety is a top priority, and the operator must follow company safety rules and, as trained, fulfill their role in Darling's food safety program. Other duties may be assigned. Darling Ingredients describes itself as a practitioner of circularity, transforming materials from the animal agriculture and food industries into ingredients used to nourish people, feed animals and crops, and produce renewable energy. The company is an equal opportunity employer.

Requirements

Must be at least 18 years of age.
High school diploma or GED equivalent.
Ability to work nights and/or weekends as needed.
Ability to work well with others in a team environment.

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 and equipment troubleshooting skills, including general mechanics and safe equipment operation.
Ability to deal with minor equipment problems or other situations.

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 the control panel and various 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 in accordance with company safety rules and regulations.
As trained, understand and fulfill their role in Darling's food safety program.
Perform other duties as assigned.