Job Summary

The Grease Processor is responsible for any aspect of processing our raw material into a finished product. This will include evaluation of any process problems in addition to performing product quality testing.

Essential Duties/Responsibilities

Nothing in this job description restricts management's right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.

• Oversees grease processing from raw material trucks and trailers to finished goods storage.
• Maintains inventory to insure efficient use of process tanks.
• Maintains grease storage containers including cleaning and painting.
• Monitor cooking temperatures to ensure control points are reached.
• Control flow of material from process tanks and finished goods storage to load out.
• Perform periodic preventative maintenance on all equipment in process.
• Monitor machinery; bring all problems to attention of manager.
• Assures equipment and work area is clean after each shift.
• Maintains safety as top priority in accordance with all company safety rules and regulations.

Minimum Qualifications

• Minimum one (1) year prior experience preferably in a rendering facility or production environment.
• High School diploma or GED equivalent.

Preferred Qualifications

• Good mechanical aptitude and equipment troubleshooting; skilled in general mechanics and safe operation of equipment preferred.
• Basic math skills preferred.
• Basic computer skills preferred
• Good oral and written skills preferred.
• Ability to deal with minor problems involving equipment or various situations.

Physical Demands

• Frequently required to walk, stand, sit, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crawl, and crouch.
• Frequently must push, pull, move or lift up to 50 lbs.
• Regularly required reach with hands and arms.
• Operates forklift, bobcat, man lifts and any other equipment necessary.

Work Environment

Job functions will be carried out in a rendering facility which requires tolerance for wet and/or slippery floors, and high heat and/or cold temperatures.

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