Cooker Operator Darling Ingredients Inc. United States, Michigan, Coldwater 600 Jay Street (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. The Cooker Operator is responsible for the operation of PLC to control the machinery. They must monitor pumps and grinders to ensure quality assurance. 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.

Always conduct yourself in a safe and controlled manner

Blow grease lines as required

Clean up to include but not limited to shoveling the floor, hosing floors and machinery down, using wheelbarrows and PIT's.

Operate the cooking process within selected parameters

Document plant operations per our GMP program

Notify shift manager of any issues or maintenance problems

Attendance at all safety meetings required

Other duties as assigned Minimum Qualifications High school diploma or GED Preferred Qualifications Manufacturing, industrial, or agricultural experience preferred.

Prior experience in a rendering facility or production environment preferred.

Works well with others in a team environment.

Dependable; reliable; ability to work nights and/or weekends as needed. Working Conditions and Physical Demands Frequently exposed to high noise levels, strong odors, varying temperatures, and biohazardous conditions.

Requires prolonged sitting and movement throughout office/work locations, as well as occasional use of computers and office equipment.

Must be able to 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 25 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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