3rd Shift Lead Rendering

Job Description:

The Rendering Lead person is crucial in overseeing rendering plant operations on the 3rd shift, ensuring smooth workflow, adherence to safety standards, and high productivity. This role involves guiding a team, maintaining equipment efficiency, and ensuring compliance with company policies. The ideal candidate will have strong hands-on experience in maintenance, particularly in rendering.

Daily Responsibilities:

• Supervise and assist the 3rd shift rendering team in day-to-day operations.
• Monitor equipment, troubleshoot issues, and coordinate maintenance needs.
• Ensure safety and sanitation protocols are followed.
• Maintain logs and reports for production, inventory, and equipment maintenance.
• Conduct team meetings to relay company updates and safety protocols and address concerns.
• Perform routine and emergency maintenance on equipment, including cooking systems, pumps, gearboxes, and related machinery.
• Troubleshoot mechanical, electrical, and hydraulic systems before replacing parts.
• Conduct installation, repair, and modification of equipment such as motors, piping, gearboxes, and cookers.
• Assist in the installation of new equipment as needed.
• Ensure that plant operations comply with safety, GMP (Good Manufacturing Practices), air quality, and wastewater permits.
• Maintain knowledge of safety protocols and company guidelines.
• Assist in keeping the plant audit-ready and participate in inspections as needed.
• Operate and maintain cooking systems, air quality equipment, and wastewater systems.
• Understand and operate heavy machinery such as man lifts, scissor lifts, forklifts, front-end loaders, bobcats, and other tools as required.

Support other operators in various roles, including Cooker Operator, Meat and Bone Meal Operator, Truck Dumper, Mechanic, and Tallow Operator.

Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent; relevant experience preferred.
• 2+ years in a rendering or manufacturing environment.
• Strong leadership skills, problem-solving abilities, and attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently on 3rd shift.
• Constantly required to walk, stand, sit, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crawl, and crouch.
• Frequently lift, push, pull, or carry up to 50 lbs.
• Regularly reach with hands and arms to perform tasks.
• Comfortable working at heights and Climbing ladders.
• Ability to work in physically demanding environments, including exposure to varying temperatures and conditions.

Central Valley Meat is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Candidates are evaluated and selected based on their qualifications for the job in question. We do not base our employment decisions on employee's or applicant's citizenship, race, age, color, sex, religion, natural origin, sexual orientation, handicap, or disability, marital status, veteran status, reproductive health decision-making, or any other basis prohibited by local, state, or federal law