Equipment Operator

Equipment OperatorThe Equipment Operator is responsible for the operation of the assigned equipment with PLC computer-controlled process equipment, freezer, machinery, and evaluation of any process problems in addition to performing product quality testing.Schedule: Monday to Thursday 2:00pm to 11:00pmEssential Duties/Responsibilities:Oversees assigned area of process making sure to follow GMP's and maintain a clean area.Maintain steady flow of material through process.Control flow of material through process to finished goods storage.Monitor PLC panel to accomplish process.Perform periodic preventative maintenance for assigned equipment in process.Monitor machinery; bring all problems to attention of management.Assures equipment and work area is clean after each shift.Maintains safety as top priority in accordance with all company safety rules and regulations.Specific Assigned Duties:Monitor assigned equipment to achieve optimum rate per hour of product in assigned area. Including: Grinder rate lbs./hourBeehive rate lbs./hourFreezing rate lbs./hourPalletizer lbs./hour.Monitor blenders to optimize rate of product to freezers.Monitor freezing rate to maintain ammonia system.Monitor freezers to achieve optimum rate per hour of finished product.Monitor palletizer to achieve optimum rate per hour of finished product.Monitor and Operate wastewater control.Minimum Qualifications:Must be 18 years of agePreferred Qualifications:High school diploma or equivalent preferred.Minimum one (1) year prior experience in a rendering facility or production environment preferred.Knowledge of mechanical processes.Good mechanical aptitude and equipment troubleshooting; skilled in general mechanics and safe operation of equipment.Basic math skills; ability to compute decimals and percentages.Basic computer skills.Good oral and written skills.Ability to deal with minor problems involving equipment or various situations.Ability to work nights and/or weekends as needed.Darling Ingredients is an equal opportunity employer and gives consideration to qualified applicants without regard to race, color, creed, religion, age, pregnancy, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, genetic information, physical or mental disability, military service, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state and local law.Working Conditions and Physical Demands:The physical demands and work environment factors described below are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the main duties of this job.Working Environment - None - Occasionally = up to 20% - Frequently = 21% to 50% - Constantly = at least 51%Exposed to unpleasant or disagreeable physical environments such as high noise level, strong odors, and/or exposure to heat and coldExposed to bio hazardous conditionsExposed to toxic or caustic chemicals which mandate attention to safety considerationsExposed to Electrical hazards; risk of electrical shockHandles or works with potentially dangerous equipmentTravels to offsite locationsOther (please describe):Physical Demands - None - Occasionally = up to 20% - Frequently = 21% to 50% - Constantly = at least 51%Sit: Must be able to remain in a stationary position.Walk : Must be able to move about inside/outside office or work location.Use hands to finger, handle or feel : Operates a computer and other office machinery.Stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl : Must be able to position one's self to maintain computers in the lab, including under desks and in the server closet.Climb or balance : Must be able to ascend/descend on a ladder.Talk, hear, taste, smell : Must be able to use senses to; effectively communicate with co-workers and clients and detect hazardous conditions.Weight and Force Demands - None - Occasionally = up to 20% - Frequently = 21% to 50% - Constantly = at least 51%Up to 10 poundsUp to 25 poundsUp to 50 poundsUp to 100 poundsMore than 100 poundsVision Demands - RequiredNo special vision requirementsClose vision (clear vision at 20 inches or less)Distance vision (Clear vision at 20 feet or more)Color vision (ability to identify and distinguish colors)Peripheral visionDepth perceptionAbility to adjust focus