Rendering Operator - C Shift (Storm Lake Pork)

Job Details:

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REQUIREMENTS:

• Must have 1 month of experience operating heavy machinery

JOB DESCRIPTION

POSITION SUMMARY: Rendering - Storm Lake Pork Plant

Pay: $27.60/HR

This position is responsible for performing a variety of production, sanitation, material handling, and equipment operation tasks within the Rendering and Refinery departments while maintaining a safe work environment and adhering to company policies and procedures.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Perform assigned duties in various areas within the Rendering and Refinery departments.
• Operate production equipment and heavy machinery safely and efficiently to support continuous operations.
• Transport materials and products throughout the facility using forklifts and other material handling equipment as assigned.
• Complete required production and operational documentation accurately and in a timely manner.
• Perform sanitation and cleanup duties using shovels, high-pressure hoses, cleaning agents, and approved chemicals.
• Maintain production flow and support operational efficiency in a fast-paced environment.
• Work in environments involving animal by-products, including blood, fat, bones, hair, and other cattle-related materials.
• Follow all company safety procedures, food safety standards, and operational guidelines.
• Maintain clean, organized, and safe work areas at all times.
• Complete all required job training and safety training programs.
• Communicate operational issues, equipment concerns, or safety hazards to supervisors promptly.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

Work Environment

• Work is performed in industrial production environments with exposure to varying temperatures, humidity, dust, noise, and odors.
• Temperatures may range from approximately 20°F to 100°F depending on the work area and operational conditions.
• Facility operations run 24 hours per day across multiple shifts, including weekends and overtime as needed.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Must be able and willing to stand and walk for extended periods of time, including shifts lasting up to 10–12 hours.
• Must be able and willing to bend, twist, reach, push, pull, carry, and lift up to 50 pounds, with or without reasonable accommodation.
• Must be able and willing to work in hot, cold, humid, dusty, and wet environments.
• Must be able and willing to work around moving machinery and industrial equipment safely.
• Must be able and willing to wear required personal protective equipment (PPE).
• Must be able and willing to perform repetitive physical tasks throughout the shift.

Relocation Assistance Eligible:

No

Work Shift:

ALL SHIFTS (United States of America)

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