Utility Worker 1

Bakery Feeds, by Darling Ingredients•Winchester, VA

About The Position

A Utility Worker is responsible for loading and unloading raw materials and finished products and maintaining the cleanliness of the plant and equipment. The role supports production operations by handling materials, operating or assisting with machinery, inspecting and packaging products, and monitoring equipment for malfunctions. It also includes cleaning, washing, and painting plant equipment and surrounding areas; using hand and power tools; operating company vehicles around the plant and property; and ensuring raw materials move safely and efficiently from trailers to the dock. The worker is expected to follow company safety rules and regulations and to know, implement, and delegate FSMS responsibilities as required. The position requires travel to off-site locations and frequent lifting and movement in a manufacturing environment. Darling Ingredients describes its work as transforming materials from animal agriculture and food industries into ingredients for people, animals, crops, and renewable energy. The company is an equal opportunity employer.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
At least 18 years old.
Clean motor vehicle record (MVR).
Ability to communicate effectively and identify potential workplace hazards.
Ability to frequently lift and/or move up to 100 pounds.

Nice To Haves

Experience in a manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities

Load and unload items from machines, conveyors, and conveyances.
Operate machinery used in production or assist machine operators.
Place products in equipment or on work surfaces for further processing, inspection, and wrapping.
Examine products to verify conformance to quality standards.
Start machines or equipment to begin production processes.
Observe equipment operations, detect malfunctions, and notify operators, supervisors, or maintenance.
Remove products or waste material from machines.
Manually lift raw materials, finished products, and packed items.
Transfer finished products or raw materials between storage and plant work areas by hand or forklift.
Pack and store materials and products.
Mark and tag products.
Dispose of materials into machine hoppers before mixing.
Mix ingredients according to specified procedures or formulas.
Know, implement, and delegate FSMS responsibilities as required.
Use a high-pressure hose to wash the parking lot, plant equipment, and surrounding plant areas, including spilled material on the lot.
Paint and wash plant equipment and building fixtures as necessary.
Use standard hand tools and power tools.
Operate company vehicles around the plant and property.
Ensure a steady flow of raw material from trailers to the dock safely and efficiently.
Check and report the condition of raw material loads and truck interiors.
Maintain safety as a top priority in accordance with company safety rules and regulations.
Perform other duties as assigned.