{"schemaVersion":"jobsearcher.job.v1","id":"56d7a2c34428fc4e38eb10ae","url":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/56d7a2c34428fc4e38eb10ae","canonicalUrl":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/56d7a2c34428fc4e38eb10ae","title":"Process Operator","description":"Company Details\nDarling Ingredients repurposes and recycles materials from the animal agriculture and food industries - transforming them into essential ingredients that do everything from feeding animals to fertilizing crops to fueling planes and nourishing people. We're the number one publicly traded company of our kind, operating a global family of brands and businesses that span more than 260 facilities in over 15 countries. Our unique scale allows us to make entire industries less wasteful and more sustainable, helping move the world toward a more circular economy.\nDarling Ingredients offers full time employees a full suite of benefits including but not limited to the following: 401(k), Health, Dental and Vision Insurance, and Paid Time Off.\n\nJob Summary\nThe Process Operator is responsible for the operation of the computer controlled process equipment, cooker, machinery, and evaluation of any process problems in addition to performing product quality testing.\nEssential Duties/Responsibilities:\nNothing in this job description restricts management's right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.\nOversees rendering process from raw material bin to finished goods storage.\nMaintain steady flow of material to cooker.\nMaintain cooker temperature, rate, and steam at peak operating levels.\nMonitor evaporation rate to maintain rate per hour according to requirements.\nControl flow of material to presses and to finished goods storage.\nMonitor control panel and various gauges to accomplish process.\nOperate pollution control system including air/odor control system and wastewater control.\nResponsible for boiler start up and operation.\nPerform periodic preventative maintenance on all equipment in process.\nMonitor machinery; bring all problems to attention of manager.\nAssures equipment and work area is clean after each shift.\nMaintains safety as top priority in accordance with all company safety rules and regulations.\nAs trained, be aware of and responsible for their role in Darling's food safety program.\nAll other duties as assigned.\n\nMinimum Qualifications:\nMust be at least 18 years of age.\nHigh School diploma or GED equivalent.\nManufacturing, industrial, or agricultural experience preferred.\nPreferred Qualifications:\nPrior experience in a rendering facility or production environment preferred.\nKnowledge of mechanical rendering and or process equipment.\nGood mechanical aptitude and equipment troubleshooting; skilled in general mechanics and safe operation of equipment.\nAbility to deal with minor problems involving equipment or various situations.\nAbility to work nights and/or weekends as needed.\nWorks well with others in a team environment.\nThe information contained in this job description is intended to describe the essential job functions required of those assigned to this job. It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, knowledge, skills, and abilities needed to perform the job. Please note that management retains the right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time. The ability to competently perform all the essential duties of the position, with or without reasonable accommodation, demonstrated commitment to effective customer service delivery, integrity, and the ability to work productively as a member of a team or work group are basic requirements of all positions at Darling Ingredients.\nDarling 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\n\nWorking Conditions and Physical Demands\n\nThe physical demands and work environment factors described below are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the main duties of this job.\n\nWorking Environment\n\nNone\n\nOccasionally = up to 20%\n\nFrequently = 21% to 50%\n\nConstantly = at least 51%\n\nExposed to unpleasant or disagreeable physical environments such as high noise level, strong odors, and/or exposure to heat and cold\n\nExposed to bio hazardous conditions\n\nExposed to toxic or caustic chemicals which mandate attention to safety considerations\n\nExposed to Electrical hazards; risk of electrical shock\n\nHandles or works with potentially dangerous equipment\n\nTravels to offsite locations\n\nOther (please describe):\n\nPhysical Demands\n\nNone\n\nOccasionally = up to 20%\n\nFrequently = 21% to 50%\n\nConstantly = at least 51%\n\nSit: Must be able to remain in a stationary position.\n\nWalk: Must be able to move about inside/outside office or work location.\n\nUse hands to finger, handle or feel: Operates a computer and other office machinery.\n\nStoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl: Must be able to position one's self to maintain computers in the lab, including under desks and in the server closet.\n\nClimb or balance: Must be able to ascend/descend on a ladder.\n\nTalk, hear, taste, smell: Must be able to use senses to; effectively communicate with co-workers and clients and detect hazardous conditions.\n\nWeight and Force Demands\n\nNone\n\nOccasionally = up to 20%\n\nFrequently = 21% to 50%\n\nConstantly = at least 51%\n\nUp to 10 pounds\n\nUp to 25 pounds\n\n☐\n\nUp to 50 pounds\n\nUp to 100 pounds\n\nMore than 100 pounds\n\nVision Demands\n\nRequired\n\nNo special vision requirements\n\nClose vision (clear vision at 20 inches or less)\n\nDistance vision (Clear vision at 20 feet or more)\n\nColor vision (ability to identify and distinguish colors)\n\nPeripheral vision\n\nDepth perception\n\nAbility to adjust focus","company":"Darling Ingredients","rawCompany":"darling ingredients","city":"Bellevue","state":"NE","isRemote":false,"isActive":false,"createdAt":"2026-06-20T23:46:52.362Z","occupations":[{"code":"51-3093.00","title":"Food Cooking Machine Operators and Tenders","slug":"food-cooking-machine-operators-and-tenders"},{"code":"51-8099.00","title":"Plant and System Operators, All Other","slug":"plant-and-system-operators-all-other"},{"code":"51-9011.00","title":"Chemical Equipment Operators and Tenders","slug":"chemical-equipment-operators-and-tenders"}],"industries":[{"code":"311991","title":"Perishable Prepared Food Manufacturing","slug":"perishable-prepared-food-manufacturing"},{"code":"311999","title":"All Other Miscellaneous Food Manufacturing","slug":"all-other-miscellaneous-food-manufacturing"},{"code":"311612","title":"Meat Processed from Carcasses","slug":"meat-processed-from-carcasses"}],"jobPosting":{"@context":"https://schema.org","@type":"JobPosting","title":"Process Operator","description":"Company Details\nDarling Ingredients repurposes and recycles materials from the animal agriculture and food industries - transforming them into essential ingredients that do everything from feeding animals to fertilizing crops to fueling planes and nourishing people. We're the number one publicly traded company of our kind, operating a global family of brands and businesses that span more than 260 facilities in over 15 countries. Our unique scale allows us to make entire industries less wasteful and more sustainable, helping move the world toward a more circular economy.\nDarling Ingredients offers full time employees a full suite of benefits including but not limited to the following: 401(k), Health, Dental and Vision Insurance, and Paid Time Off.\n\nJob Summary\nThe Process Operator is responsible for the operation of the computer controlled process equipment, cooker, machinery, and evaluation of any process problems in addition to performing product quality testing.\nEssential Duties/Responsibilities:\nNothing in this job description restricts management's right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.\nOversees rendering process from raw material bin to finished goods storage.\nMaintain steady flow of material to cooker.\nMaintain cooker temperature, rate, and steam at peak operating levels.\nMonitor evaporation rate to maintain rate per hour according to requirements.\nControl flow of material to presses and to finished goods storage.\nMonitor control panel and various gauges to accomplish process.\nOperate pollution control system including air/odor control system and wastewater control.\nResponsible for boiler start up and operation.\nPerform periodic preventative maintenance on all equipment in process.\nMonitor machinery; bring all problems to attention of manager.\nAssures equipment and work area is clean after each shift.\nMaintains safety as top priority in accordance with all company safety rules and regulations.\nAs trained, be aware of and responsible for their role in Darling's food safety program.\nAll other duties as assigned.\n\nMinimum Qualifications:\nMust be at least 18 years of age.\nHigh School diploma or GED equivalent.\nManufacturing, industrial, or agricultural experience preferred.\nPreferred Qualifications:\nPrior experience in a rendering facility or production environment preferred.\nKnowledge of mechanical rendering and or process equipment.\nGood mechanical aptitude and equipment troubleshooting; skilled in general mechanics and safe operation of equipment.\nAbility to deal with minor problems involving equipment or various situations.\nAbility to work nights and/or weekends as needed.\nWorks well with others in a team environment.\nThe information contained in this job description is intended to describe the essential job functions required of those assigned to this job. It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, knowledge, skills, and abilities needed to perform the job. Please note that management retains the right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time. The ability to competently perform all the essential duties of the position, with or without reasonable accommodation, demonstrated commitment to effective customer service delivery, integrity, and the ability to work productively as a member of a team or work group are basic requirements of all positions at Darling Ingredients.\nDarling 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\n\nWorking Conditions and Physical Demands\n\nThe physical demands and work environment factors described below are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the main duties of this job.\n\nWorking Environment\n\nNone\n\nOccasionally = up to 20%\n\nFrequently = 21% to 50%\n\nConstantly = at least 51%\n\nExposed to unpleasant or disagreeable physical environments such as high noise level, strong odors, and/or exposure to heat and cold\n\nExposed to bio hazardous conditions\n\nExposed to toxic or caustic chemicals which mandate attention to safety considerations\n\nExposed to Electrical hazards; risk of electrical shock\n\nHandles or works with potentially dangerous equipment\n\nTravels to offsite locations\n\nOther (please describe):\n\nPhysical Demands\n\nNone\n\nOccasionally = up to 20%\n\nFrequently = 21% to 50%\n\nConstantly = at least 51%\n\nSit: Must be able to remain in a stationary position.\n\nWalk: Must be able to move about inside/outside office or work location.\n\nUse hands to finger, handle or feel: Operates a computer and other office machinery.\n\nStoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl: Must be able to position one's self to maintain computers in the lab, including under desks and in the server closet.\n\nClimb or balance: Must be able to ascend/descend on a ladder.\n\nTalk, hear, taste, smell: Must be able to use senses to; effectively communicate with co-workers and clients and detect hazardous conditions.\n\nWeight and Force Demands\n\nNone\n\nOccasionally = up to 20%\n\nFrequently = 21% to 50%\n\nConstantly = at least 51%\n\nUp to 10 pounds\n\nUp to 25 pounds\n\n☐\n\nUp to 50 pounds\n\nUp to 100 pounds\n\nMore than 100 pounds\n\nVision Demands\n\nRequired\n\nNo special vision requirements\n\nClose vision (clear vision at 20 inches or less)\n\nDistance vision (Clear vision at 20 feet or more)\n\nColor vision (ability to identify and distinguish colors)\n\nPeripheral vision\n\nDepth perception\n\nAbility to adjust focus","datePosted":"2026-06-20T23:46:52.362Z","dateModified":"2026-06-20T23:46:52.362Z","hiringOrganization":{"@type":"Organization","name":"Darling Ingredients","sameAs":"https://jobsearcher.com"},"jobLocation":{"@type":"Place","address":{"@type":"PostalAddress","addressLocality":"Bellevue","addressRegion":"NE","addressCountry":"US"}},"identifier":{"@type":"PropertyValue","name":"JobSearcher","value":"56d7a2c34428fc4e38eb10ae"},"url":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/56d7a2c34428fc4e38eb10ae"}}