Rendering Operator

American Foods Group, LLC • Wright City, MO

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About The Position

The Rendering Operator is responsible for grinding and cooking animal byproduct and deadstock. Operations are carried out through computer controls while monitoring motor loads and equipment speeds. The operator monitors equipment for quality assurance, keeps records such as temperatures, and inspects incoming raw materials to maintain compliance. The role also involves loading trucks with finished products, verifying trailers are clean before loading, managing load levels by product, completing load paperwork, and submitting it. The description is not all-inclusive; the employee may perform other related duties to meet the organization’s ongoing needs.

Requirements

• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Must be able to work in the United States without sponsorship.
• Dependable and reliable, with the ability to work nights and/or weekends as needed.
• Knowledge of occupational hazards and safety precautions.
• Knowledge of chemical safety practices.
• General math skills.
• Knowledge of practices and procedures used in operating and maintaining wastewater pretreatment systems.
• Knowledge of sampling methods and physical and chemical tests used in treatment plant control.
• Knowledge of process quality control requirements and remedial measures for process malfunctions and emergencies.
• Ability to attend work consistently.
• Ability to withstand long periods in cold, warm, or wet/damp environments.
• Ability to adapt, follow directions, and cooperate with others.
• Ability to perform consistent, accurate work with minimal direction and work successfully as part of a team.
• Ability to occasionally stand, walk, sit, handle objects, tools or controls, reach, talk, and hear.
• Ability to occasionally lift and/or move objects, including lifting up to 25 pounds.
• Ability to stand for 8 hours and work 12-hour shifts occasionally.
• Close, distance, and color vision.

Nice To Haves

• Prior experience in a waste treatment environment.
• High school diploma or GED.

Responsibilities

• Operate grinding and cooking processes for animal byproduct and deadstock using computer controls.
• Monitor motor loads, equipment speeds, and equipment condition.
• Monitor equipment for quality assurance and maintain required records, including temperature records.
• Inspect incoming raw materials for compliance.
• Verify trailers are clean before loading finished products.
• Load trucks and manage load levels according to product.
• Complete and submit paperwork for each load.
• Maintain a clean work area and perform other related duties as needed.

Benefits

• Competitive total compensation package for the employee and family.
• Health insurance.
• Dental insurance.
• Vision insurance.
• Life insurance.
• Flexible spending accounts.
• Voluntary benefits.
• Paid time off (PTO).
• 401(k).
• Long- and short-term disability.
• Discount meat purchase program.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed