Utility Worker - General Laborer

ABOUT DARLING INGREDIENTS

We began as a family business in 1882 and have continued to grow into the world's leading innovative developer and producer of sustainable organic ingredients for a growing population. Check out our story! Headquartered in Irving, TX with regional offices in Cold Spring, KY and Des Moines, IA as well as production facilities across the U.S., we have over 10,000 employees across the globe. We repurpose and reuse rather than discarding what others might consider waste. We capture valuable ingredients and nutrients to help maximize what nature has to offer, providing components for a wide range of products that include pet food, fertilizer, and biofuel. Giving nature a second life is our second nature.

Our greatest assets are our employees. Our inclusive global workforce and their wide variety of skills, abilities, experiences, and perspectives have been critical in helping us consistently deliver best-in-class results around the world. In order to attract and retain employees who share our values of integrity, transparency, and entrepreneurship, we offer competitive pay, excellent benefits, stability, and opportunities for career growth.

A DAY IN THE LIFE OF A UTILITY WORKER

As a Utility Worker / General Laborer, you provide critical help in keeping our operation running smoothly by helping to keep raw materials and finished products moving within the plant as well as keeping things clean and sanitary. You perform a variety of general labor tasks. Using a high-pressure hose, you wash welded product to prep for paint. Other tasks will include but will not be limited to pipe threading, spot welding and general maintenance. Always attentive to safety, you drive a fork lift to move equipment around the plant and property. As someone who likes to keep busy and active, you take pride in a job well done!

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS FOR A UTILITY WORKER

• At least 18 years old.
• Authorized to work in the US.
• Valid driver's license.

In addition, you need the following:

• Demonstrated ability to use standard hand tools such as hammers, screwdrivers, and wrenches as well as power tools such as drills, impact drivers, and saws
• Ability to handle up to 50 lbs.

Manufacturing, production, industrial, or agricultural experience is preferred but multiple factors will be taken into consideration. Can you follow both written and verbal directions, including Darling's Life-Saving Rules in the workplace? Do you have a positive can-do attitude? Are you a team player with a strong work ethic? If so, you might just be perfect for this Utility Worker / General Laborer position!

WORK SCHEDULE

This full-time entry-level general labor job could work 1st shift. You would typically work Monday - Friday but some weekend work may be needed.

READY TO JOIN OUR MANUFACTURING TEAM?

We understand your time is valuable, and that is why we have a very quick and easy application process. If you feel that you would be right for this entry-level general labor job, please fill out our initial 3-minute, mobile-friendly application. We look forward to meeting you!

Darling Ingredients is an equal opportunity employer and gives consideration to qualified applicants without regard to race, age, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or, protected veteran status. Know Your Rights: If you would like more information, please click on the link and paste into your browser: https://www.eeoc.gov/know-your-rights-workplace-discrimination-illegal-poster