Darling Ingredients is seeking a Production Operator Assistant to join our production team at our plant located in Rose Hill, NC. This is a key role that will be responsible for processing feathers from the pit to grinding room while maintaining proper cooking temperature for moisture content, etc.

As a member of the team, you can expect:

• Competitive pay – Earn $17.50-$18.50 per hour
• Great Benefits – medical, dental, vision, profit sharing, paid time off
• $500-$1000 annual contribution towards your healthcare savings account
• 3% guaranteed contribution to your 401(k) account
• Variety – Work on different trucks every day, and never have a dull moment!
• Advancement opportunities – We are always looking for key players motivated to move up into higher level roles

Job Summary: The Operator Assistant is responsible for assisting the operator while the fat extraction plant is in operation.

Essential Duties/Responsibilities:

• Ability to start up, operate, and shut down all plant production equipment.
• Maintain high standards with regards to housekeeping policies that are essential for the safe operation of the plant.
• Monitors all systems while performing periodic rounds to assure safe and efficient operation of the plant, must be able to perform all jobs in production and will cover for absences including break and meal periods.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Skilled at operating all production related equipment.
• Knowledgeable on all tasks required for each production related position.
• Basic math skills to perform addition and subtraction.
• Good communication skills, able to communicate well, and work well with others.
• Able to work at heights by climbing ladders, stairs, and working in all areas of the plant.
• Ability to work in stressful situations involving deadlines, and other situations that may occur.
• Must be self-motivated and able to work with or without personnel.
• Ability to analyze situations and pursue an effective course of action to resolve problems maintaining safety and quality.
• Able to operate all mobile equipment, i.e. forklift, tractor, case loader, and other site specific equipment.
• Other duties as assigned.

Work Environment:

• Must be able to work in hot and wet environment, typical rendering plant environment. Work on all levels of the facility, significant walking, standing, climbing of stairs and ladders.
• At times will work in the control room to relieve the operator.
• Moderate to loud noise level.
• Must be willing to work all shifts including over-time and weekends as needed.

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