Process Operator

Darling International Canada Inc., is Canada's largest provider of rendering and recycling services to the food industry, operating six processing facilities across Canada. Darling Canada provides essential services for the efficient and environmentally responsible management of collecting, processing and recycling edible and inedible animal by-products. Darling is committed to environmental sustainability, superior quality and excellent customer service.
POSITON SUMMARY:The Process Operator is a rotating shift work position in the Production Department. The operator is required to perform central control room work primarily performs plant floor work as required to maintain good equipment operation.
WE OFFER:

• $27.92 per hour Plus Overtime after 40 hours
• Annual Incentives
• Company Paid Benefits Flexible Health and Dental Benefit Plan, Life Insurance, Disability Insurance, Employee Assistance Program
• Defined Contribution Pension Plan
• Educational Assistance Programs, Scholarship Programs, Apprenticeship Programs

ROTATING SHIFTS:

• Monday to Friday - Days
• Tuesday to Saturday - Days
• Monday to Friday - Afternoons
• Monday to Friday - Nights

OVERTIME DURING THE WEEK AND WEEKENDS WILL BE REQUIRED AS NECESSARY
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Responsible for the safe, efficient, and environmentally sound operation of the rendering/Equacooker system.
• Follow established operating practices and standard operating procedures
• Responsible for continuously monitoring and making appropriate corrective adjustments as required to maintain the processes under control e.g. production rates, flow rates, levels, temperatures and steam heating, pressures, residence time, etc.
• Responsible for maximizing process throughput and operating the equipment as intended without causing material plugs and spills, damage to equipment, causing a risk to health and safety, or negatively impacting the environment
• Responsible for reporting and recording all shift activities, events, reportable incidents, production information, maintenance issues, and other data as required (e.g. Shift Report/Log, production/process statistics, inventory sheets, maintenance work requests, HACCP records)
• Responsible for communicating all relevant operational information at shift change directly or otherwise through logs and reports etc.
• Provide shift coverage backup for holidays, vacation, sick days, or other absences
• Maintain good housekeeping in work area
• Other duties as assigned

EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS:

• 1 years' experience with heavy equipment in a continuous manufacturing process environment.
• Capable of understanding basic physical principles related to flow, steam pressure, temperature and heating, and linear and rotational mechanical forces.
• Must be available and flexible to work shifts as required
• Excellent organizational and communication skills
• Demonstrated technical aptitude
• Motivated and well organized
• Ability to work independently as well as part of a team
• Strong commitment to the company values

Darling is committed to a workforce that reflects the diversity of the communities where our facilities are located. We actively seek qualified individuals with demonstrated skill and knowledge to deal with all aspects of diversity in a manufacturing environment. Darling is committed to accommodating applicants with disabilities throughout the hiring process, in accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). The Human Resources Coordinator responsible for this position will work with applicants requesting accommodation at any stage of the hiring process. This document is available in alternate format on request.