Utility Worker

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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