Grease Processor

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.
• Take charge of the entire grease processing operation, from receiving raw material trucks and trailers to storing finished goods and preparing them for loadout.
• Efficiently manage inventory, ensuring optimal use of storage and smooth processing flows.
• Actively maintain the grease recycling plant's functionality and appearance, including routine cleaning, performing minor maintenance, and painting. This role requires a proactive approach to keeping our facility in top condition.
• Diligently monitor boiler operation and safety controls to ensure safe and efficient plant performance.
• Control the flow of material from incoming trucks through process tanks, into finished goods storage, and finally to rail tanker loadout.
• Perform periodic preventative maintenance on all processing equipment. A solid mechanical aptitude and willingness to get hands-on with repairs are essential for this role.
• Maintain safety as the absolute top priority in accordance with all company safety rules and regulations.

Minimum Qualifications

• Minimum one (1) year prior experience preferably in a production environment.
• High School diploma or GED equivalent.

Preferred Qualifications

• Exceptional mechanical aptitude and proven equipment troubleshooting abilities. We value skill sets in general mechanics and safe operation of equipment.
• Basic math skills for inventory and process calculations.
• Good oral and written communication skills.
• An ability to deal with minor problems involving equipment or operational situations. We need self-starters who can assess and resolve issues.
• Completely unbothered by a work environment that has the potential to get dirty, this is a hands-on job where you will encounter grease, oil, and other materials.

Physical Demands

• Frequently required to walk, stand, sit, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crawl, and crouch.
• Frequently you must push, pull, move or lift up to 50 lbs.
• Regularly required reach with hands and arms.
• Operates forklift, skid steer, man lifts and any other equipment necessary.

Work Environment

• Job functions will be carried out in a used cooking oil recycling facility which requires tolerance for wet and/or slippery floors, and high heat and/or cold temperatures.

Darling Ingredients offers full time employees a full suite of benefits including but not limited to the following: 401(k), Health, Dental and Vision Insurance, and Paid Time Off.