What are the responsibilities and job description for the Cooker Operator - 3rd shift position at Darling Ingredients Inc.?
Job Summary
The Cooker Operator is responsible for the operation of an evaporator system. They must monitor pumps, grinders and associated equipment to ensure quality assurance.
Shift:
Night Shift 11:00pm - 7am Mon - Fri and Saturdays as required
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.
- Always conduct yourself in a safe and controlled manner
- Blow grease lines as required
- Clean up to include but not limited to shoveling the floor, hosing floors and machinery down, using wheelbarrows and PIT's.
- Operate the cooking process within selected parameters
- Document plant operations per our GMP program
- Notify management of any issues or maintenance problems
- Assist in maintenance as needed
- Attendance at all safety meetings required
- All other duties as assigned
Minimum Qualifications
- Must be 18 years of age.
- Manufacturing, industrial, or agricultural experience preferred.
Preferred Qualifications
- Prior experience in a rendering facility or production environment preferred.
- High School diploma or GED preferred
- Works well with others in a team environment.
- Dependable; reliable; ability to work nights and/or weekends as needed.
Physical Demands
- Constantly required to walk, stand, sit, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crawl, and crouch.
- Must be able to stand for 8 hours and work 12 hour shifts occasionally
- Occasionally lift up to 25 lbs.
- Regularly required reach with hands and arms
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