1st shift Utility Yard Worker

Job Summary

The Utility Yard Worker is responsible for loading and unloading of raw material/finished product as well as cleanliness of plant and equipment. The utility worker will need to learn our wastewater system along with boiler area, also will need to learn to operate the cooker. The utility worker will cover for employees that are off on vacations or sick.

Essential Duties/Responsibilities

Nothing in this job description restricts management's right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.

• Uses high pressure hose to wash parking lot, plant equipment, and surrounding areas of plant including spilled material on lot.
• Paints and washes plant equipment and building fixtures as necessary.
• Required to use standard hand tools
• Operates company vehicles around plant and property.
• Maintains safety as top priority in accordance with all company safety rules and regulations.
• Operate skid steers and forklifts
• Operate trucks and dumping trailers
• All other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• Must be 18 years of age.
• Manufacturing, industrial, or agricultural experience preferred.

Preferred Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED preferred.
• Able to follow oral and written directions.
• Ability to work OT and weekends as needed.

Physical Demands

• Frequently required to walk, stand, sit, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crawl, and crouch.
• Frequently must push, pull, move or lift up to 50 lbs.
• Regularly required reach with hands and arms.

Work Environment

Job functions will be carried out in a facility which requires tolerance for high heat and/or cold temperatures.

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