Utility Worker

About the Position

We are hiring Utility Workers to support daily operations in a busy industrial mill environment. This is a hands-on, physically demanding position involving general labor, material handling, housekeeping, lifting, pushing, pulling, bending, and extended periods on your feet.

This is primarily a manual labor position, not a forklift position. Forklift operation may only make up a small portion of the job. Candidates should be comfortable performing a variety of physical tasks throughout the mill.

Must be flexible and available to work all shifts:

• 1st Shift: 7:00 AM – 3:00 PM
• 2nd Shift: 3:00 PM – 11:00 PM
• 3rd Shift: 11:00 PM – 7:00 AM

This is a rotating shift position. The schedule for the following week is posted every Thursday.

Steel-toe shoes are required.

Responsibilities

• Perform general labor and utility duties throughout the mill
• Maintain clean and safe work areas
• Pick up paper, debris, waste, and other materials
• Dump hoppers and trash
• Clean floors, walls, and other areas of the facility
• Assist with housekeeping audit items
• Support both dry-end and wet-end operations as needed
• Operate a forklift when required and properly trained
• Move materials, supplies, and production waste
• Assist with moving rolls using overhead cranes when trained
• Cut cores and assist with slabbing and banding rolls
• Keep supplies stocked throughout the mill
• Use basic hand tools and industrial equipment
• Follow all plant safety procedures and OSHA requirements
• Fill in for other entry-level positions as needed
• Perform other duties as assigned

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED
• Previous heavy industrial experience required
• Forklift experience preferred
• Ability to work rotating shifts
• Ability to remain on your feet for extended periods
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs. and carry up to 25 lbs.
• Ability to push, pull, bend, kneel, and perform repetitive physical work
• Comfortable working in a heavy industrial environment
• Ability to use basic hand tools and industrial equipment
• Reliable attendance and punctuality are required
• Steel-toe shoes required

Equipment Experience

Experience with the following is a plus:

• Forklift / Fork Truck
• Clamp Truck
• Yard Tractor
• Banding Machine
• Roll Pusher
• Utility Knife
• Basic Hand Tools
• Other Mobile Industrial Equipment

Physical Requirements

This is a labor-intensive position. Candidates must be comfortable performing physical work throughout the shift, including:

• Lifting up to 50 lbs.
• Carrying up to 25 lbs.
• Pushing and pulling
• Bending and kneeling
• Standing and walking for extended periods
• Working around industrial equipment
• Working at heights or in confined spaces when required and properly trained

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