Grease System Operator - 6 Month Contract

Hamilton, ON
On-site
Posted Aug 13, 2026
1 position

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Employment type: Contract
Experience level: Entry, Junior · 0+ years
Minimum education: High school
Posting language: English
Working hours: 40 hours per week

Job summary

The Grease System Operator is responsible for the management and offloading of used cooking oil and finished products while ensuring safe equipment operation. They must also maintain plant cleanliness, adhere to HACCP and safety protocols, and complete all required documentation.

Job details

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. SCHEDULE: Rotating Shifts-Days, Afternoons and Nights Duration of Contract: 6 months POSITION SUMMARY: Reporting to the Production Supervisor, the Grease System Operator is responsible for used cooking oil (UCO) management, offloading, safe operation of the equipment, ensuring general maintenance in the workplace and plant support. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES: Offloading Used Cooking Oil from tankers and drums Offloading products for rendering from trailers and straight trucks Filtering of finished product Loading trucks with finished product Meat Meal and Tallow Following all Health and Safety protocols Following all HACCP protocols including completion of all paperwork Required to maintain, clean and keep orderly the departments. Ensure that shunt trucks, fleet tractors, and trailers are in a clean and presentable condition. Capable of driving heavy equipment and Ensure safe driving operations. Accurate completion and submission of all required paperwork Responsible for following all company health and safety rules and for communicating all reportable incidents. Responsible for effectively and efficiently dealing with issues that may arise including other duties, including plant duties, as assigned. Capable of managing efficiently and safely work functions on their own. Education and/or Work Experience Requirements: Class G drivers' license Provincial Secondary School Graduate Diploma or greater Must be flexible to work shifts as required Excellent organizational and communication skills Ability to work independently and as well as part of a team Strong commitment to Darling Ingredients company values WE OFFER: Rate of Pay: $28.95/hr and overtime after 40 hours 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. This job posting is for a current vacancy within our organization. AI may be used to support certain administrative aspects of our recruitment process. However, all applications and resumes are reviewed by qualified recruiters, and all screening and hiring decisions are made solely by the hiring team. "Internal candidates are encouraged to apply through their Hiring Manager or forward their resume to the HR Department."

What you’ll do

Requirements

Candidates must possess a Class G driver's license and a secondary school diploma. The role requires the ability to work rotating shifts and demonstrate strong organizational and communication skills.