Utility Operator

We are looking for a dependable and safety-focused

Utility Operator to support day-to-day operations in a manufacturing environment. This role is responsible for transporting raw materials, filling containers, and hand-packing products into cartons using proper tools and procedures. The ideal candidate will have experience operating industrial trucks such as forklifts and walk-behind powered equipment and must be able to lift up to 50 pounds. Maintaining a clean, safe, and organized work area is essential to success in this role.

Essential Functions

- Transport raw materials into the facility using industrial truck (forklift) and manual material handling equipment

- Filling containers

- Open boxes and lift materials onto tables from the floor area weighing up to 50 pounds

- Hand pack product into cartons using appropriate tools

- Safely use walk behind powered industrial trucks

- Utilize best work practices and housekeeping to ensure a clean and safe work environment

Position Requirements

- Ability to work safely and efficiently in a fast-paced work environment

- Ability to work with a platform scale

- Ability to perform simple math functions

- Ability to operate a pressure washer

- Ability to read and interpret instructions on various operating procedures

- Industrial truck (forklift) or equivalent manual material handling equipment experience

- Minimum of two (2) continuous years of recent work experience; manufacturing experience is preferred

- Must be able to attend orientation and training on 1st shift before transitioning to 2^nd^ shift

- Ability and willingness to work overtime, including weekend hours

- Proficient in English language with reading, writing and speaking