Utility Worker

Darling Ingredients•Winesburg, OH

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About The Position

A Utility Worker loads and unloads raw materials and finished products and maintains the cleanliness of the plant and equipment. The role supports production by operating machinery or assisting machine operators, handling and inspecting products, moving and storing materials, and mixing ingredients according to specified procedures or formulas. The worker also performs plant and equipment washing and painting, uses hand and power tools, and operates company vehicles around the plant and property. The position requires following company safety rules and regulations, identifying and reporting equipment malfunctions and potential hazards, and performing FSMS responsibilities as required. Management may assign or reassign duties and responsibilities at any time.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Must be at least 18 years old.
Clean motor vehicle record (MVR).
Must be able to communicate effectively and identify potential workplace hazards.
Ability to frequently lift and/or move up to 100 pounds.
Ability to perform prolonged sitting and frequent walking or movement, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, and climbing or balancing.
Travel to off-site locations is required.

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, surrounding areas, and spilled material.
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, safe, and efficient flow of raw material from trailers to the dock.
Check and report the condition of raw material loads and truck interiors.
Maintain safety as a top priority in accordance with company rules and regulations.
Perform other duties as assigned.