Manufacturing Utility Technician

Job Overview

The Manufacturing Utility Technician supports production and warehouse operations in a state‑of‑the‑art manufacturing facility by ensuring materials, equipment, and work areas are ready to support safe, efficient, and uninterrupted manufacturing.

This is a hands‑on, hybrid role working across the manufacturing floor and warehouse. The position reports to the Production Manager and plays a key role in material flow, equipment readiness, safety compliance, and product quality.

Schedule & Shift Details

• 12‑hour rotating schedule (2‑2‑3 or 2‑3‑2)
• Combination of day and night shifts
• Every other weekend off
• $3.00/hour shift differential for night shifts
• Built‑in extended time off due to rotation

Key Responsibilities

Manufacturing & Production Support

• Ensure production machines are supplied with required raw materials.
• Prepare materials and equipment for startups and changeovers.
• Assist with setup and monitoring of auxiliary equipment (e.g., blenders, grinders).
• Perform line clearances per established procedures.
• Maintain clean, organized work centers aligned with LEAN, 5S, and GMP standards.
• Support Process Technicians and relieve breaks as needed.

Warehouse & Material Handling

• Safely move raw materials and finished goods between warehouse and manufacturing areas.
• Maintain Pull Staging areas to ensure materials are clean, accurate, and production‑ready.
• Operate forklifts, pallet jacks, and barcode scanners.
• Verify pallet configurations, packaging materials, labels, and scans.
• Move finished goods to staging and ensure FIFO compliance.
• Perform cycle counts and correct inventory discrepancies.
• Assist shipping and receiving, including loading/unloading trailers as needed.

Safety & Compliance

• Follow all safety policies including Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) and machine guarding.
• Wear required PPE and report unsafe conditions or near misses immediately.
• Maintain strict compliance with GMP, housekeeping, and quality standards.

Qualifications

Required

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• 2 years of forklift experience operating industrial material‑handling equipment.
• Ability to work 12‑hour rotating shifts, including nights, weekends, and holidays.
• Experience using scanners and basic inventory systems.
• Ability to follow safety, quality, and manufacturing procedures.

Preferred

• Manufacturing, production support, or warehouse experience.
• Exposure to LEAN, GMP, or regulated manufacturing environments.

Physical Requirements

• Lift up to 30 lbs regularly.
• Frequent standing, walking, bending, and reaching.