Utility Worker 1

Darling Ingredients•Mascot, TN

About The Position

A Utility Worker loads and unloads raw materials and finished products and maintains the cleanliness of the plant and its equipment. The role supports production by operating machinery or assisting machine operators, moving and preparing materials and products, checking products for quality, and monitoring equipment for malfunctions. It also involves cleaning and washing plant areas and equipment, 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 Utility Worker is expected to follow company safety rules, identify and report hazards and equipment issues, and carry out FSMS responsibilities as required. Management may assign or reassign duties and responsibilities at any time; other duties may also be assigned. The position frequently involves exposure to high noise levels, strong odors, varying temperatures, and biohazardous conditions. Travel to off-site locations is required. Work involves prolonged sitting and frequent walking and movement, as well as stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, and climbing or balancing. The role requires frequent lifting or moving of up to 100 pounds and the ability to communicate effectively and identify potential workplace hazards.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Must be at least 18 years old.
Must have a 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 to 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, surrounding plant areas, and 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 in a safe and efficient manner.
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.