Process Operator FL
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5 days ago
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1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Job Summary
The Process Operator is responsible for the operation of the computer controlled process equipment cooker machinery and evaluation of any process problems in addition to performing product quality testing.
Essential Duties/Responsibilities
Nothing in this job description restricts managements right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.
- Oversees rendering process from raw material bin to finished goods storage.
- Maintains steady flow of material to cooker.
- Maintains cooker temperature rate and steam at peak operating levels.
- Monitors evaporation rate to maintain rate per hour according to requirements.
- Controls flow of material to presses and to finished goods storage.
- Monitors control panel and various gauges to accomplish process.
- Operates pollution control system including air/odor control system and wastewater control.
- Responsible for boiler start up and operation.
- Performs periodic preventative maintenance on all equipment in process.
- Monitors machinery; bring all problems to attention of manager.
- Assures equipment and work area is clean after each shift.
- Maintains safety as top priority in accordance with all company safety rules and regulations.
- As trained be aware of and responsible for their role in Darlings food safety program.
- All other duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications
- Position requires that the candidate be at least 18 years of age.
- Position requires that the candidate has a High School diploma or GED equivalent.
- Having either manufacturing industrial or agricultural experience would be preferred.
Preferred Qualifications
- Prior experience in a rendering facility or production environment preferred.
- Knowledge of mechanical rendering and or process equipment is helpful in this role.
- Having good mechanical aptitude and the ability to troubleshoot issues with equipment would be helpful in this role due to the type of equipment used in the role.
- Ability to occasionally work nights and/or weekends as business needs arise.
- Since the position works as part of a team it is helpful for the candidate to have the ability to work well with others in a team environment.
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- Mechanical Knowledge
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About Company
We help move the world toward a more circular economy. We restore purpose to millions of tons of material from the animal agriculture and food industries – helping to nourish people, feed animals and crops, and fuel the world with renewable energy.
