Utility Worker

Darling Ingredients

Posted 19 days ago

Full Time

Sioux City, Iowa

In Person

Smart Summary

Responsibilities

The Utility Worker is responsible for loading and unloading raw materials and finished products while maintaining the cleanliness of the plant and equipment. Duties include using high-pressure hoses for washing, painting fixtures, and performing general labor tasks.

Qualifications

You are a hands-on Utility Worker responsible for loading and unloading raw materials, cleaning and maintaining plant equipment, and operating basic hand and power tools. You will perform high-pressure washing, painting, janitorial tasks, and assist with material flow while adhering to safety rules and regulations. The role requires you to be at least 18 years old and, typically, a High School diploma or GED (preferred); no college degree is required.

Must Have Skills for ATS

High-Pressure Washing

Painting

Hand Tools

Power Tools

Material Handling

Vehicle Operation

Janitorial Cleaning

Vehicle Washing

Safety Compliance

Job Description

Job Summary

The Utility Worker is responsible for loading and unloading of raw material/finished product as well as cleanliness of 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.

  • Uses high pressure hose to wash parking lot, plant equipment, and surrounding areas of plant including spilled material on lot.
  • Paints and washes plant equipment and building fixtures as necessary.
  • Required to use standard hand tools (hammer, screw driver, wrenches, etc.) and power tools (drills, impact drivers, saws, etc.)
  • Operates company vehicles around plant and property.
  • Ensures steady flow of raw material from trailers to dock in safe and efficient manner.
  • Checks and reports condition of raw material load and truck interior.
  • Performs a variety of general labor tasks including janitorial cleaning and vehicle washing.
  • Maintains safety as top priority in accordance with all company safety rules and regulations.
  • All other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

  • Must be 18 years of age.
  • Manufacturing, industrial, or agricultural experience preferred.

Preferred Qualifications

  • High school diploma or GED preferred.
  • Able to follow oral and written directions.
  • Ability to work nights and/or weekends as needed.
  • A CDL "B" license with tanker endorsement is a plus.

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.

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. Know Your Rights: If you would like more information, please click on the link and paste into your browser: https://www.eeoc.gov/poster

Darling Ingredients

A pioneer in circularity, Darling Ingredients Inc. (NYSE: DAR) takes materials from the animal agriculture and food industries, and transforms them into valuable ingredients that nourish people, feed animals and crops, and fuel the world with renewable energy. The company operates more than 260 facilities in more than 15 countries and processes about 15% of the world’s animal agricultural by-products, produces about 30% of the world’s collagen (both gelatin and hydrolyzed collagen) and is one of the largest producers of renewable energy. To learn more, visit darlingii.com.
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