Maintenance Operator

General Description:

The Maintenance Operator is an hourly position reporting to the Maintenance Supervisor.  The Maintenance Operator is responsible for providing manufacturing support and performs routine maintenance duties including rough carpentry, painting and basic equipment or facility repairs.  This position requires an individual with general maintenance and plumbing knowledge.  The Maintenance Operator works with supervision from Maintenance Supervisor or other Maintenance Mechanics.  Dependability and attention to detail are required characteristics. The maintenance work environment involves the handling of hazardous chemicals.  The ability to use a personal respirator is required.  The physical demands of this position may involve standing for extended periods as well as frequent lifting of items weighing up to 50 lbs. (unassisted).

Primary Responsibilities:

• Achieve daily and specific goals
• Provide maintenance support to other departments
• Provide cleaning services to the entire R.E. Darling facility as assigned
• Repair and upkeep of facilities equipment
• Practice safe and efficient work habits

Education and Experience Requirements:

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Requires a minimum of 6 months experience in industrial maintenance on production and manufacturing equipment
• The ability to read simple instructions and follow simple diagrams
• Be or become certified in Forklift, Reach Lift, and Scissor lift
• Utilize tablet and CMMS

Respirator Use Requirement
Certain areas within the department may require the use of a respirator due to operational or environmental conditions. In accordance with safety regulations and proper respirator fit standards, employees assigned to these areas must be clean-shaven where the respirator seals to the face. This requirement ensures the effectiveness of the equipment and the safety of the operator.

Special Tasks and Focus Areas:

• Achieve daily and specific goals
  • Complete daily tasks on time
  • Perform tasks independently after being given specific instructions
• Provide cleaning services to the entire R. E. Darling facility as assigned
  • Reports the need for any facilities repairs to the department supervisor
• Work in maintenance department as required
  • Work with maintenance mechanics in the performance of minor repair work of production or facilities equipment
    • Minor repair and upkeep of facilities equipment
    • Boiler blowdown
    • Cooling tower maintenance
    • Painting
    • Cleaning
    • Cooler service and minor repair
    • Minor roof repairs
    • Grounds work as required
    • Minor plumbing repair of restroom fixtures
    • Any other duties as assigned
  • • Follow all REDAR rules and policies
    • Be dependable and honest with good work ethics
    • Practice safe and efficient work habits

R.E. Darling Co., Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive
consideration of employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, gender,
gender identity, sexual orientation, age, status as protected veteran, among other things, or
status as qualified individual with disability