Facility Maintenance & Utility Operator - 1st Shift (Mon-Fri)

DescriptionFurst-McNess Company is looking to add a full-time Utility Maintenance Operator at our Lodi, WI location.

Starting Pay Range: $24.00+ per hour (compensation will be determined by relevant experience and the interview process)

Pay Type: Hourly rate with overtime pay, paid bi-weekly

Work Setting: Onsite, warehouse/production environment with both indoor and outdoor work throughout the year

Core Work Schedule: Monday-Friday, 7:30am - 4pm (with available overtime as needed)

Work Location: 9077 Schutz Road, Lodi, WI 53555

Benefit Package: We offer a comprehensive benefits program designed to promote health, financial security, and work‑life balance. See our benefits summary below.

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Utility Maintenance Operator plays a key role in maintaining a clean, safe, and efficient manufacturing and warehouse environment. This position is responsible for facility housekeeping, sanitation, grounds maintenance, waste management, and general operational support. The Utility Maintenance Operator works closely with plant personnel to ensure company standards for safety, cleanliness, quality, and regulatory compliance are consistently met while assisting with various facility and production-related activities as needed.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Perform routine housekeeping and sanitation activities throughout manufacturing, warehouse, maintenance, and office areas

Maintain facility grounds, including mowing, snow removal, and general outdoor upkeep

Operate cleaning equipment and tools, such as floor sweepers, pressure washers, and other sanitation equipment

Support facility sanitation programs, waste management processes, and utility-related activities

Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work environment in accordance with company policies and regulatory requirements

Assist with loading, unloading, movement, and storage of materials and products

Support inventory organization, pallet management, and material handling activities

Perform basic maintenance, cleaning, and inspections of designated equipment and company vehicles

Complete required documentation and records related to assigned duties

Assist manufacturing, warehouse, and maintenance teams as operational needs require

Follow all safety, quality, GMP, and environmental standards

Performs other duties as assigned

QUALIFICATIONS:

High school diploma or equivalent

Previous experience in manufacturing, warehouse, maintenance, general labor, facilities, or related industrial environments is preferred

Ability to read, write, and communicate effectively in English

Strong attention to detail, organizational skills, and a commitment to workplace safety

Ability to work independently, manage priorities, and communicate equipment issues clearly

Forklift certification preferred; willingness to obtain required equipment certifications with company support

Valid driver’s license with an acceptable driving record

Willingness and ability to work both indoors and outdoors in varying weather conditions throughout the year

Ability to lift up to 70 lbs., work at heights, and perform physical tasks in an industrial environment

About Furst-McNess Company:

For more than a century, Furst‑McNess Company has been a trusted leader in animal nutrition, delivering innovative feed, mineral, and management solutions to livestock producers across the United States. Our longstanding commitment to quality, integrity, and exceptional customer service guides everything we do. We bring together deep industry expertise and a people‑first culture built on safety, collaboration, and continuous improvement. Above all, we are dedicated to “Doing What’s Right” for animals, producers, and the future of agriculture. Learn more about us at <https://www.mcness.com/>

Locations: We have facilities and offices located throughout the United States, as well as an office in London, Ontario, Canada.

Our Culture:

At Furst-McNess, we strive to:

Understand that being great is a choice

Never settle for average or “good enough”

Relentlessly search for ways to serve our customers better

Work as a team

Value and respect one another

Earn trust through our actions

Act in a safe and professional manner at all times

Conduct ourselves with the highest level of integrity

Deliver on the commitments we make

Invest in our professional and personal development

Maintain a positive work environment that promotes success

Have fun and celebrate our successes

Benefit Package Summary:

Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance

Health Savings Account (HSA) and Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)

401(k) Retirement Plan with company match up to 5%

Paid Time Off, Paid Holidays, and Paid Floating Holidays

100% Company-Paid Benefits: Short-Term Disability, Long-Term Disability, Basic Life and AD&D Insurance, Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Voluntary Life and AD&D Insurance, with additional coverage options for employees and dependents

Fitness Reimbursement, $200 annually

Safety Boot Reimbursement
PPE provided