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Production Leadman

Darling International Inc., Rose Hill, NC, United States


Company Details
Darling Ingredients repurposes and recycles materials from the animal agriculture and food industries - transforming them into essential ingredients that do everything from feeding animals to fertilizing crops to fueling planes and nourishing people. We’re the number one publicly traded company of our kind, operating a global family of brands and businesses that span more than 260 facilities in over 15 countries. Our unique scale allows us to make entire industries less wasteful and more sustainable, helping move the world toward a more circular economy.

Darling Ingredients offers full‑time employees a full suite of benefits including but not limited to the following: 401(k), Health, Dental and Vision Insurance, and Paid Time Off.

Job Summary
The Production Leadman is responsible for overseeing the timely and efficient flow of raw materials into high‑quality finished products; this may also include ensuring that equipment is maintained and in good repair.

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.

Completes daily logs that are kept for cGMP's.

Responsible for observing all company safety rules and regulations, recognizing safety as top company priority.

Assists the production supervisor and/or other personnel on special job duties or projects.

Follows plant cGMP policies.

Trains other plant personnel on PM's and daily work activities.

Trains on the plant equipment to include the forklift, boom lifts, yard trucks, and bob cat and back hoe.

Maintains clean, neat and orderly work areas at all times.

Responsible for using assigned safety equipment including a hard hat, safety glasses or goggles, ear plugs and following all company safety rules and regulations.

Attends regularly scheduled safety meetings and may be asked to serve on Safety Committee.

All other duties as assigned by management.

Minimum Qualifications

High School Diploma or equivalent degree.

Ability to lead; assumes responsibility with personal initiative.

Detail oriented; well organized; ability to multi‑task.

Required to cross‑train in industrial electrical, mechanical, welding, and cutting procedures.

Preferred Qualifications

Efficient in truck operations and backing trailers.

Good communication skills both oral and written.

Team player; works well with others.

Good math skills.

Ability to deal with all problems involving equipment and personnel.

Working Conditions and Physical Demands

Working Environment: None (Occasionally up to 20%, Frequently 21%–50%, Constantly at least 51%). Exposed to unpleasant or disagreeable physical environments such as high noise level, strong odors, and/or exposure to heat and cold. Exposed to bio‑hazardous conditions. Exposed to toxic or caustic chemicals requiring safety considerations. Exposed to electrical hazards; risk of electrical shock. Handles or works with potentially dangerous equipment. Travels to off‑site locations. Other: please describe.

Weight and Force Demands: up to 10 pounds, up to 25 pounds, up to 50 pounds, up to 100 pounds, more than 100 pounds.

Vision Demands: required close vision at 20 inches or less, distance vision at 20 feet or more, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, ability to adjust focus.

Physical Actions: sit, walk, use hands to finger, handle or feel, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl, climb or balance, talk, hear, taste, smell.

Darling Ingredients is an equal opportunity employer and gives consideration to qualified applicants without regard to race, color, creed, religion, age, pregnancy, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, genetic information, physical or mental disability, military service, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state and local law.

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