Utility Worker

Job Purpose

To maintain mill area and equipment in clean, safe operating condition. This position is transitional with the ultimate goal of placement on one of four crews working a rotating schedule.

In this position you will have the opportunity to:

• Prepare, paints surfaces as required using specified products and cleanup techniques
• Maintain lawn and landscaping in neat, orderly condition
• Maintain and operates fire extinguisher as needed
• Clean equipment such as burners, blenders, conveyors, E-tubes and RTO wearing personal protective equipment as required, using established procedures
• Operates forklift and bobcat to move, load and unload material
• Install and removes bag house bags
• Operate manlift to reach high areas for cleaning, painting and maintenance activities
• Perform general plant maintenance activities such as sweeping, shoveling, wiping and washing
• Observe all safety rules and regulations
• Train in assigned areas with purpose of ability to cover vacancies and vacations on crews.

What do I need to be successful?

Skills, knowledge, abilities:

• Forklift license
• Good eye / hand coordination
• Ability to stand for extended periods
• Knowledge of manlift, bobcat operation
• Knowledge of safe operation of hand and air tools, lawnmowers, weed eaters, fire extinguishers, paint and cleaning products

Experience:

• Manufacturing or production experience preferred.

Education

Education:

• Preferred high school diploma or equivalent desired