Utility Operator -- Afternoon shift Monday - Friday

DUREZ CORP • City of Niagara Falls, NY

8h • Onsite

About The Position

Durez is seeking an energetic Utility Operator for its Niagara Falls plant. This is an entry-level plant position producing thermosetting phenolic resins and molding compounds. The role supports plant production, packaging, material handling, shipping, and cleanup, with opportunities for growth through the company’s tier system. Starting pay is $24.32 per hour, with a 5.5% shift differential for regular hours worked. The stated pay increases to $27.91 per hour after one year and at least $31.94 per hour after two years. The schedule is Monday through Friday, 3:55 p.m. to 11:55 p.m., 40 hours per week; overtime may be available at time and one-half, with a 3.5% shift differential also referenced for overtime. Benefits begin after 30 days, and a medical exam and drug testing are required before hire.

The Utility Operator works under supervision and performs a range of production and general labor tasks, including operating plant equipment, handling and storing resin and other materials, assisting with kettle preparation and charging, and supporting shipping and receiving when assigned. The role requires compliance with health, safety, environmental, process-safety, risk-management, and quality requirements, including the safe handling of hazardous materials and preventing or containing chemical spills.

Requirements

• Must be physically able to perform the specified job duties.
• Must climb stairs and ladders; use hand tools and a jackhammer; shovel; push and pull non-powered material-handling equipment; operate valves; and safely operate a forklift.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds regularly.
• Basic math skills.
• Ability to follow written and verbal directions.
• Ability to arrive on time and work scheduled shifts.
• Must complete a medical exam and drug testing prior to hire.

Nice To Haves

• Prior chemical plant experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Set up and operate the flaker safely and efficiently.
• Package and store products in the proper area.
• Pick up resin from floors or pans and clean floors and pans.
• Weigh resin and store it in the area assigned by the supervisor.
• Help charge kettles with liquids or solids under the direction of the kettle operator.
• Help dump and chip kettles and prepare them for the next batch.
• Perform yard cleanup.
• Transfer powdered resin from fiber drums to bags.
• Operate crusher equipment and dump and charge material into bags or drums.
• Obtain packing materials and take full packages to shipping or another designated area.
• Assist the grinder operator as needed.
• Perform shipper and receiver duties when assigned to the shipping department.
• Perform labor duties as required and other supplemental duties involving common skills used in normal job functions.
• Perform job functions or classifications for which the employee is qualified.
• Prevent or contain chemical spills during job duties to protect employee safety and the environment.
• Operate a forklift as instructed by supervision or as required for job duties.
• Comply with applicable health, safety, environmental, process safety, risk management, hazardous-material handling, and quality regulations and requirements.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage after 30 days.
• 401(k) plan after 90 days, with a dollar-for-dollar match on the first 3% of base pay.
• Paid time off.
• Guaranteed annual pay increases through a tier system.

What This Job Offers

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