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.

Position Summary:

Reporting to the Production Supervisor, the Utility Relief Operator is responsible for learning all positions within the production department supporting sick relief and vacation coverage, safe operation of equipment and ensuring general cleanliness & maintenance along with health & safety in the workplace

POSITION TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Responsible to cross-train in all production roles (Receiving, Control Room, Shunting, Shipping)
• A leader on floor driving operational excellence, teamwork, Health & Safety and continuous improvement
• Maintain a safe work environment and follow all Health and Safety Policies
• Knowledgeable of all health & safety rules and for communicating incidents and submitting e-compliance reports.
• Support training and use of standard operating procedures (SOP's)
• Supporting Production preventative maintenance tasks
• Working with team members to maintain a clean and orderly production department.
• Capable of driving heavy equipment and ensure safe driving operations. Ensure that shunt trucks, fleet tractors, and trailers are in a clean and presentable condition.
• Accurate completion and submission of all required paperwork including but not limited to: materials documents, scale tickets, housekeeping, PSQA & HACCP forms, shift reports, etc.
• Maintaining optimal production levels and notifying management in a timely fashion of any equipment breakdowns or operating irregularities
• Responsible for troubleshooting production issues that may arise
• Support collaborative communication with other departments, such as Sales, Fleet, Maintenance & Environmental
• Recommend joining the JHSC eventually
• Other duties as assigned

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Strong leadership attitude and skillset
• Ability to read and write proficiently
• Must be flexible to work shifts and overtime as required
• Excellent organizational and communication skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Strong commitment to Darling's company values
• Physically able to perform the work
• Class 5 drivers' license
• Other duties as required which could consist of assisting in other departments

PHYSICAL ABILTIES:

• Ability to perform physically demanding tasks such as bending, pulling, pushing, lifting etc.
• Must be able to alternate between standing, walking and driving for long periods of time
• Must be able to climb onto truck trailers
• Must be able to push/pull to connect hoses to trailers
• Must be able to occasionally lift/carry up to 50 lbs
• Typical of a food manufacturing plant environment including high volume of raw material smell, changeable weather and temperature conditions.
• Noise level from moderate to high.
• Must be able to meet physical requirements criteria for all other production department job descriptions

WE OFFER:

• $31.65 hourly
• Life Insurance, Disability, Employee Assistance Program
• Flexible Health and Dental Benefit Plan
• Defined Contribution Pension Plan
• Educational Assistance Programs and Scholarship Programs

Darling International Canada Inc. 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 provincial accessibility legislation. The Human Resources Department will work with applicants requesting accommodation at any stage of the hiring process. This document is available in alternate format on request. We thank all applicants; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

*Internal hires should apply directly with their hiring manager or send their submission to the HR Department.