AML - Utility Operator UAT
Darling Ingredients Inc
Location: Portage, IN 46368, US
Employment Type: FULL_TIME
Industry: Advertising and Public Relations
Occupational Category: 13-0000.00 – Business and Financial Operations
Posted: Thursday, 01 October 2026
Valid Through: Saturday, 31 October 2026
Job Description
Darling Ingredients Inc is hiring a AML - Utility Operator UAT in Portage, IN. This is a full-time position.
Key Responsibilities
Operate and monitor utility systems including boilers, chillers, compressors, water treatment, and wastewater systems
Perform routine inspections, readings, and system checks to ensure proper operation
Start up, shut down, and adjust equipment to maintain optimal performance
Respond to alarms, equipment malfunctions, and emergency situations
Perform basic preventive maintenance and assist maintenance teams with repairs
Record operating data, logs, and reports accurately and timely
Follow all safety procedures, lockout/tagout practices, and environmental regulations
Maintain compliance with local, state, and federal regulations
Communicate issues clearly to supervisors and cross-functional teams
Keep work areas clean, organized, and inspection-ready
Required Qualifications
High school diploma or GED
Basic mechanical aptitude and understanding of industrial systems
Ability to read gauges, meters, and control panels
Willingness to work rotating shifts, weekends, and on-call schedules
Strong attention to detail and safety awareness
Ability to lift up to [X] lbs and work in industrial environments
Preferred Qualifications
Utility Operator, Boiler Operator, or related certification/license
Experience in manufacturing, utilities, power generation, or water/wastewater operations
Knowledge of OSHA, EPA, and environmental compliance requirements
Basic computer skills for logkeeping and reporting
Experience with preventive maintenance programs
Physical & Work Environment
Exposure to heat, noise, chemicals, and confined spaces
Standing, walking, climbing ladders, and working at heights
Use of required PPE at all times
Working Environment | None | Occasionally = up to 20% | Frequently = 21% to 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 which mandate attention to safety considerations | ☐ | ☐ | ☒ | ☐ |
Exposed to Electrical hazards; risk of electrical shock | ☐ | ☐ | ☐ | ☐ |
Handles or works with potentially dangerous equipment | ☐ | ☐ | ☒ | ☐ |
Travels to offsite locations | ☒ | ☐ | ☐ | ☐ |
Other (please describe): | ☐ | ☒ | ☐ | ☐ |
Physical Demands | None | Occasionally = up to 20% | Frequently = 21% to 50% | Constantly = at least 51% |
Sit: Must be able to remain in a stationary position. | ☐ | ☐ | ☒ | ☐ |
Walk: Must be able to move about inside/outside office or work location. | ☐ | ☐ | ☒ | ☐ |
Use hands to finger, handle or feel: Operates a computer and other office machinery. | ☐ | ☐ | ☒ | ☐ |
Stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl: Must be able to position one's self to maintain computers in the lab, including under desks and in the server closet. | ☐ | ☐ | ☒ | ☐ |
Climb or balance: Must be able to ascend/descend on a ladder. | ☐ | ☐ | ☒ | ☐ |
Talk, hear, taste, smell: Must be able to use senses to; effectively communicate with co-workers and clients and detect hazardous conditions. | ☐ | ☐ | ☒ | ☐ |
Weight and Force Demands | None | Occasionally = up to 20% | Frequently = 21% to 50% | Constantly = at least 51% |
Up to 10 pounds | ☐ | ☐ | ☐ | ☐ |
Up to 25 pounds | ☐ | ☐ | ☐ | ☐ |
Up to 50 pounds | ☐ | ☐ | ☒ | ☐ |
Up to 100 pounds | ☐ | ☐ | ☐ | ☐ |
More than 100 pounds | ☐ | ☐ | ☐ | ☐ |
Vision Demands | Required | |||
No special vision requirements | ☒ | |||
Close vision (clear vision at 20 inches or less) | ☐ | |||
Distance vision (Clear vision at 20 feet or more) | ☐ | |||
Color vision (ability to identify and distinguish colors) | ☐ | |||
Peripheral vision | ☐ | |||
Depth perception | ☐ | |||
Ability to adjust focus | ☐ |
Education Requirements
high school
Skills
Please see the job description for required or recommended skills.
Benefits
Please see the job description for benefits.
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