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Plate Freezer Operator
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A Manufacturing Machine Operator operates machinery used in a manufacturing facility, including a range of machines used for the production or transport of goods.
$38,602 / year median in Pennsylvania
-3% projected decline
Job Description
Plate Freezer Operator Darling Ingredients Inc. United States, Pennsylvania, Mifflintown 687 Cleck Road (Show on map) Sep 08, 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. General plant labor, to include operating machinery, forklift operation, grinder operation, housekeeping, cleaning, painting, grounds and general housekeeping in all areas of the plant. 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. General plant labor
Utilize and operate a forklift
Plate Freezer Operation
Inventory counts
Stretch Wrapper Operation
Pressure Washer Operation
Housekeeping, hosing down floors, moping, sweeping, emptying trash, picking up trash, etc.
Shovel and clean up spills in the plant
Keep barrels emptied of trash and product
Clean equipment from top to bottom
Keep floor drains cleaned out and covers on drains
Paint as directed
Perform other duties as assigned Minimum Qualifications Must be 18 years of age Ability to read and write. Ability to climb stairs and silos. Ability to stand for entire shift. Preferred Qualifications Work well with others in a team environment. Safety conscience; detail oriented; able to multi-task. Good mechanical skills; knowledge of plant processes and equipment. Working Conditions and Physical Demands N/A | Occasionally = up to 20% | Frequently = 21% to 50% | Constantly = at least 51% Working Environment Constantly
- Exposed to unpleasant or disagreeable physical environments such as high noise level, strong odors, and/or exposure to heat and cold Constantly
- Exposed to bio hazardous conditions Constantly
- Exposed to toxic or caustic chemicals which mandate attention to safety considerations Constantly
- Exposed to Electrical hazards; risk of electrical shock Constantly
- Handles or works with potentially dangerous equipment N/A
- Travels to offsite locations Physical Demands Constantly
- Must be able to remain in a stationary position (Sit) Constantly
- Must be able to move about inside/outside office or work location (Walk) Constantly
- Operates a computer and other office machinery (Use hands to finger, handle or feel) Constantly
- Must be able to position one's self to maintain computers in the lab, including under desks and in the server closet (Stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl) Constantly
- Must be able to ascend/descend on a ladder (Climb or balance) Constantly
- Must be able to use senses to; effectively communicate with co-workers and clients and detect hazardous conditions (Talk, hear, taste, smell) Weight and Force Demands N/A
- Up to 10 pounds N/A
- Up to 25 pounds Constantly
- Up to 50 pounds N/A
- Up to 100 pounds N/A
- More than 100 pounds 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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Benefits
- Dental Insurance