What are the responsibilities and job description for the Utility Worker position at Darling Ingredients Inc.?
Job Summary
The Utility Worker is responsible for performing duties related to production and meeting shipping deadlines in a timely manner. This position is also responsible for the cleanliness of the plant and equipment.
Essential Duties/Responsibilities
Nothing in this job description restricts management's right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.
- Load and unload items from machines, conveyors and conveyances.
- Operate machinery used in production process or assist machine operators.
- Place products in equipment or on work surfaces for further processing, inspecting and wrapping.
- Examine products to verify conformance to quality standards.
- Start machines or equipment to begin production processes.
- Observe equipment operations so that malfunctions can be detected and notify operators, supervisor, or maintenance of any malfunctions.
- Remove products or waste material from machines.
- Lift/carry raw materials, finished products and packed items manually.
- Transfer finished product, raw material between storage and work areas of plant by hand or using forklift.
- Pack and store materials and products; mark and tag products.
- Dump materials into machine hoppers prior to mixing, mix ingredients according to specified procedures or formulas.
- May be asked on occasion to perform other duties at a lower lever or higher level or proficiency or not related to this classification.
- Required to know, implement and delegate FSMS (Food Safety Management System) responsibilities as required.
Minimum Qualifications
- Must be 18 years of age.
- High school diploma/ GED
Preferred Qualifications
- Work well with others in a team environment.
- Safety conscience; detail oriented; able to multi-task.
- Manufacturing, industrial, or agricultural experience preferred.
Physical Demands
- Frequently required to walk, stand, sit, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crawl, and crouch.
- Frequently must push, pull, move or lift up to 50 lbs.
- Regularly required reach with hands and arms.
Work Environment
Job functions will be carried out in a facility which requires tolerance for high heat and/or cold temperatures.
Pass a pre-employement drug screen and background check
