Process Operator

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.
• Maintain steady flow of material to cooker.
• Maintain cooker temperature rate and steam at peak operating levels.
• Monitor evaporation rate to maintain rate per hour according to requirements.
• Control flow of material to presses and to finished goods storage.
• Monitor control panel and various gauges to accomplish process.
• Operate pollution control system including air / odor control system and wastewater control.
• Responsible for boiler start up and operation.
• Perform periodic preventative maintenance on all equipment in process.
• Monitor 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

Preferred Qualifications

Physical Demands

Work Environment

Job functions will be carried out in a rendering facility which requires tolerance for wet and / or slippery floors and high heat and / or cold temperatures.

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Key Skills

Forklift,Hand Tools,Distributed Control Systems,Basic Math,Mechanical Knowledge,Live Chat,Plastics Extrusion,Microbiology,Sanitation,cGMP,Manufacturing,Word Processing

Employment Type : Full-Time

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1

Hourly Salary Salary : 25 - 25