RENDERING OPERATOR

## Description
**Position Summary**
Maintains rendering process from raw materials bin to finished goods storage. The hours of this shift are 3pm-11:30pm
**Job Responsibilities:**

• Maintains cooker temperature, rate, and steam at required operating levels.
• Controls flow of material to presses and to finished goods storage.
• Loads out-finish product onto trucks.
• Operated pollution control system including air/outdoor control system.
• Performs periodic preventative maintenance on equipment.
• Monitors machinery and brings all problems to attention of supervisor.
• Assures equipment and work area is clean after each shift.
• Operates forklift.
• Performs hourly testing on product to ensure specifications are being met.
• Handles minor problems involving equipment or various situations.
• Follows departmental and company procedures and policies.
• Maintains safety as top priority in accordance with all company safety rules and regulations.
• All other duties as assigned.

## Qualifications
**Job Requirements:**

• High School Diploma or GED
• Must demonstrate positive attitude, strong work ethic, and be a team player
• Basic computer literacy and administrative experience
• Knowledge of mechanical rendering and process of equipment preferred
• Skilled in general mechanics and safe operation
• Good mechanical aptitude and equipment trouble shooting
• Must be 18 years of age and authorized to work in the US
• Must be able to read, write and speak English