Utility Worker 1

Darling Ingredients•Linville, VA

20d

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 production machinery, checking product quality, and keeping materials moving safely and efficiently through the plant. It also involves cleaning and maintaining equipment and plant areas, using hand and power tools, and operating company vehicles around the plant and property. The employee must follow company safety rules and regulations and carry out required FSMS responsibilities. Management may assign or reassign duties and responsibilities at any time. Darling Ingredients describes itself as a leading practitioner of circularity, transforming materials from the animal agriculture and food industries into ingredients that nourish people, feed animals and crops, and fuel the world with renewable energy. The company is an equal opportunity employer and considers qualified applicants without regard to protected characteristics under applicable law.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Must be 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 production machinery 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 personnel.
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 prior to 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 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.