Utility Worker

Bakery Feeds, by Darling Ingredients • Marshville, NC

6d

About The Position

A Utility Worker loads and unloads raw materials and finished products and maintains the cleanliness of the plant and equipment. The role supports production processes by operating or assisting with machinery, handling and inspecting products, moving and storing materials, and keeping equipment and surrounding areas clean. The worker is also responsible for following safety rules, identifying and reporting equipment or workplace issues, and carrying out required FSMS responsibilities.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• At least 18 years old.
• Clean motor vehicle record (MVR).
• Able to communicate effectively and identify potential workplace hazards.
• Able to frequently lift and/or move up to 100 pounds.
• Able to perform the described physical activities, including prolonged sitting, frequent walking and movement, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, and climbing or balancing.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in a manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities

• Load and unload items from machines, conveyors, and conveyances.
• Operate production machinery or assist machine operators.
• Place products in equipment or on work surfaces for further processing, inspection, and wrapping.
• Examine products to verify that they meet quality standards.
• Start machines or equipment to begin production processes.
• Monitor equipment operations, detect malfunctions, and notify operators, a supervisor, or maintenance.
• Remove products or waste material from machines.
• Manually lift raw materials, finished products, and packed items.
• Transfer finished products or raw materials between storage and plant work areas by hand or forklift.
• Pack and store materials and products.
• Mark and tag products.
• Dispose of materials into machine hoppers before mixing.
• Mix ingredients according to specified procedures or formulas.
• Know, implement, and delegate FSMS responsibilities as required.
• Use a high-pressure hose to wash the parking lot, plant equipment, and surrounding areas, including spilled material.
• Paint and wash plant equipment and building fixtures as necessary.
• Use standard hand tools and power tools.
• Operate company vehicles around the plant and property.
• Ensure a steady and safe flow of raw material from trailers to the dock.
• Check and report the condition of raw material loads and truck interiors.
• Make safety a top priority in accordance with company safety rules and regulations.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: High school or GED