Utility Worker Darling Ingredients Inc. United States, Kentucky, Russellville 3080 Concord Road (Show on map) Sep 01, 2026

We're one of the world's leading practitioners of circularity, transforming materials from the animal agriculture and food industries into valuable ingredients. Ingredients that nourish people, feed animals and crops, and fuel the world with renewable energy. A 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. Loadsand unload items from machines, conveyors, and conveyances.

Operatesmachinery used in production process orassistmachine operators.

Placesproducts in equipment or on work surfaces for further processing,inspectingand wrapping

Examinesproducts to verify conformance to quality standards

Startsmachines or equipment to begin production processes

Observesequipment operations so that malfunctions can be detected, and notify operators,supervisoror maintenance of any malfunctions

Removesproducts or waste material from machines

Liftsraw materials, finished products and packed items, manually

Transfersfinished productorraw material between storage and work areas of plant by hand or using forklift

Packsand storesmaterials and products

Marksand tagsproducts

Disposesmaterials into machine hoppers prior to mixing

Mixesingredients according to specified procedures or formulas

Required to know, implement and delegate FSMS responsibilities asrequired.

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

Maintains safety as top priorityin accordance withall company safety rules and regulations

Other duties as assigned Minimum Qualifications High school diploma or GED

Must be at least18years old with clean MVR Preferred Qualifications High school diploma or GED

Must be at least 18 years old with clean MVR Working Conditions and Physical Demands Frequently exposed to high noise levels, strong odors, varying temperatures, and biohazardous conditions.

Travel to off-site locations is required.

Requires prolonged sitting and frequent walking/movement, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, and climb or balance.

Must be able to communicate effectively and identify potential workplace hazards.

Requires the ability to frequently lift and/or move up to 100lbs. 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.

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