Utility Operator

Oil-Dri Corporation of America • Blue Mountain, MS

6d

About The Position

The Utility Operator B performs a variety of general and skilled labor functions in support of packaging, processing, warehousing, and plant aesthetics. The role includes handling materials and supporting packaging, processing, and warehouse operations; operating equipment to move materials and debris around plant grounds; and performing general cleanup. The operator conducts pre-operational equipment checks, monitors equipment performance and gauges, follows safety rules and regulations, and keeps work areas clean and free of clutter.

The position requires the ability to read, understand, and act on product specifications and operational documents, communicate effectively with coworkers and external contacts, and perform duties in a hot or cold, dusty, and loud industrial environment while wearing appropriate personal protective equipment.

Requirements

• Must meet assessment requirements.
• Must pass a basic computer skills assessment (Powders only).
• Must be able to read, comprehend, and act on product specifications, SOPs (Standard Operating Procedures), PWIs (Process Work Instructions), AIQ processes, and similar documents.
• Must be able to communicate effectively with the team leader, shipping/receiving clerks, scheduler, supervisors, customers, drivers, and others.
• Must satisfy the spirit of WE CARE.
• Must be able to sit on required equipment throughout the shift.
• Must be able to lift 50 pounds frequently.
• Must frequently bend, reach, twist, stoop, walk, and climb stairways and ladders.
• Must have good sight and hearing to avoid hazards.
• Must be able to perform the role while wearing appropriate PPE, including safety glasses, hearing protection, dust mask, protective coveralls, and other PPE as may be required.

Responsibilities

• Perform packaging, processing, or warehousing duties, including reclaiming damaged pallets, loading and unloading trucks, assisting with railcar loading, and placing dunnage.
• Assist with changing screens, cleaning elevators, and cleaning out pipes.
• Reclaim and stack damaged pallets and perform related tasks such as baling and sewing.
• Operate equipment such as a bobcat, front-end loader, sweeper, forklift, and road sweeper to move debris, waste receptacles, pallets, and other materials on plant grounds.
• Perform general cleanup using manual equipment such as shovels, brooms, mops, fire hoses, and floor jacks.
• Perform pre-operational equipment checks and monitor equipment performance and gauges during operation.
• Follow all safety rules and regulations.
• Keep all areas clean and free of clutter.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed