Rendering Operator

Baker Commodities•No. Billerica, MA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Rendering Operator safely and efficiently supports manufacturing by moving materials and operating and cleaning plant equipment. This full-time position works the third shift, 11 p.m. to 7 a.m., and has a travel requirement of less than 5%. The role requires a high school diploma or equivalent, certified forklift-operator status, and one year of experience in a production setting. Baker Commodities, Inc. is a privately owned company that has been in business for over 80 years, with manufacturing facilities across the United States providing products and services worldwide. The company states that its success depends on employees’ attention to quality, service, innovation, and integrity. It is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer.

Requirements

Knowledge of production processes and equipment operation.
Skill in controlling equipment and monitoring its operation.
Ability to move materials with or without specialized equipment.
Certified Forklift Operator.
High school graduate or equivalent.
One year of experience in a production setting.
Travel requirement of less than 5%.
Ability to move and transport materials weighing up to 50–60 pounds, with or without specialized lifting, moving, and rigging equipment.
Ability to move across wet, slippery, and uneven surfaces and position oneself to perform duties around industrial equipment.
Ability to work outdoors in varying weather conditions, ascend and descend heights while maintaining balance, use tools and equipment such as a shovel, and operate a forklift while seated using multilimb coordination.
Ability to detect conditions needing attention, such as equipment needing paint or materials needing to be moved or removed, and communicate with staff while performing duties.

Responsibilities

Load, unload, and move materials in the yard, including shoveling loose material into hoppers.
Clean plant work areas, machines, and equipment, including cooking and processing equipment such as cookers, augers, process tanks, and tankers.
Operate equipment as instructed.
Operate a forklift.
Remove trash from the plant.
Paint equipment as necessary.
Interact with others in a professional and ethical manner.
Follow department and company procedures.
Maintain regular attendance and punctuality.
Perform other duties as assigned to support efficient and effective business operations; responsibilities may change as business needs evolve.