Utility Worker - Processing P1 - A Crew
About The Position
The Utility Worker - Operations is responsible for general cleanup tasks within the processing department, ensuring a sanitary and organized work environment. Additionally, the role provides relief for specialized utilities, assisting in various operational functions as needed to maintain efficient workflow. This role works in a manufacturing environment with potential exposure to loud noises, strong odors, temperature fluctuations, moving machinery, wet or humid conditions, hazardous chemicals, high or confined areas, extreme temperatures, and vibration throughout various facility areas. This role also regularly engages in prolonged standing, walking, communicating, and sensory tasks throughout each shift, while frequently handling objects, climbing, balancing, and performing various physical movements such as stooping, kneeling, crouching, or crawling as part of job duties. The use of close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus is required.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent required.
- 1+ years of relevant machine operating experience required, preferably working in a manufacturing environment – food manufacturing experience strongly preferred.
- Ability to obtain forklift certification required.
- Maintains a continuous learning mindset and adapts quickly to new equipment, processes, and roles.
- Demonstrates strong technical ability with a digital-first approach, embracing new technologies and accurately entering data.
- Communicates clearly with all levels of the organization, follows instructions (written/oral/diagram form), and completes necessary documentation independently in English.
- Pays close attention to detail, prioritizing product quality, safety, and accurate record-keeping.
- Physically capable of meeting job requirements and consistently brings a positive, team-focused attitude to work.
- Demonstrates adaptability, technical proficiency, analytical ability, and problem-solving skills while working independently or collaboratively to ensure effective and logical decision-making in diverse situations.
- Demonstrates the physical capability to bend frequently and lift heavy objects (up to 65 pounds), alongside proficiency in safely operating Powered Industrial Vehicles to support workplace operations.
Responsibilities
- Supporting and relieving specialized utility and starch/ingredient attendants as needed.
- Transporting and processing waste totes, including cleaning, inserting new liners, and entering waste information into systems.
- Maintaining a clean, neat, and orderly work environment, participating in factory clean-ups.
- Adhering to and promoting company safety regulations, requiring chemical training and forklift certification.
- Performing assigned duties with moderate mental and manual skills, exercising care to prevent injuries and equipment damage.
Benefits
- Competitive hourly rate
- Insurance day ONE of employment
- 401k match up to 6%
- PTO, company holidays, wellness days
- Maternity/paternity leave
- Set schedule/overtime allowances
- Education reimbursement
- health coverage (medical, dental, vision, prescription drug)
- retirement savings benefits
- leave support, including medical, family and bereavement
- Well-being programs include vacation and holidays, company-supported volunteering time, and mental health resources.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
