Utility Worker - 2nd Shift

A Utility Worker is responsible for loading and unloading of raw material/finished product as well as cleanliness of plant and equipment.

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.

• Loads and unload items from machines, conveyors, and conveyances.
• Operates machinery used in production process or assist machine operators.
• Places products in equipment or on work surfaces for further processing, inspecting and wrapping
• Examines products to verify conformance to quality standards
• Starts machines or equipment to begin production processes
• Observes equipment operations so that malfunctions can be detected, and notify operators, supervisor or maintenance of any malfunctions
• Removes products or waste material from machines
• Lifts raw materials, finished products and packed items, manually
• Transfers finished product or raw material between storage and work areas of plant by hand or using forklift
• Packs and stores materials and products
• Marks and tags products
• Disposes materials into machine hoppers prior to mixing
• Mixes ingredients according to specified procedures or formulas
• Required to know, implement and delegate FSMS responsibilities as required.
• Uses high pressure hose to wash parking lot, plant equipment, and surrounding areas of plant including spilled material on lot
• Paints and washes plant equipment and building fixtures as necessary
• Required to use standard hand tools (hammer, screw driver, wrenches, etc.) and power tools (drills, impact drivers, saws, etc.)
• Operates company vehicles around plant and property
• Ensures steady flow of raw material from trailers to dock in safe and efficient manner
• Checks and reports condition of raw material load and truck interior
• Maintains safety as top priority in accordance with all company safety rules and regulations
• Other duties as assigned

Minimum Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED

• Must be at least 18 years old with clean MVR

Preferred Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED
• Must be at least 18 years old with clean MVR

Working Conditions and Physical Demands

• Frequently exposed to high noise levels, strong odors, varying temperatures, and biohazardous conditions.
• Travel to off-site locations is required.
• Requires prolonged sitting and frequent walking/movement, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, and climb or balance.
• Must be able to communicate effectively and identify potential workplace hazards.
• Requires the ability to frequently lift and/or move up to 100lbs.