Utility Worker

Bakery Feeds, by Darling Ingredients•Knoxville, TN

About The Position

A Utility Worker is responsible for loading and unloading raw materials and finished products, and maintaining the cleanliness of the plant and equipment. The role supports production operations by handling materials, assisting with machinery, inspecting products, and maintaining safe and orderly work areas. The position requires implementation and delegation of FSMS responsibilities as required, adherence to company safety rules and regulations, and other duties as assigned. Work involves frequent exposure to high noise levels, strong odors, varying temperatures, and biohazardous conditions. Travel to off-site locations is required, along with prolonged sitting and frequent movement and lifting.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Must be at least 18 years old.
Clean motor vehicle record (MVR).
Ability to communicate effectively and identify potential workplace hazards.
Ability to frequently lift and/or move up to 100 pounds.
Ability to perform prolonged sitting and frequent walking or 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 machinery used in the production process or assist machine operators.
Place products in equipment or on work surfaces for further processing, inspection, and wrapping.
Examine products to verify conformance to quality standards.
Start machines or equipment to begin production processes.
Observe equipment operations, detect malfunctions, and notify operators, supervisors, or maintenance personnel of malfunctions.
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 using a 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 plant areas, including spilled material on the lot.
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 flow of raw material from trailers to the dock in a safe and efficient manner.
Check and report the condition of raw material loads and truck interiors.
Maintain safety as a top priority in accordance with all company safety rules and regulations.
Perform other duties as assigned.