Laborer, Manufacturing ​/ Production, Manufacturing Production

Utility Position

8-4 Perform all utility tasks and assist maintenance and operations team members meet essential duties and responsibilities. The utility primary role is asphalt packaging. The utility position must be consistently demonstrating knowledge, behaviors, and abilities that are essential for producing asphalt packaged product safely, meeting quality and productivity standards for pouring and handling asphalt.

Principal Duties and Responsibilities:

• Perform all utility job tasks such as operating forklifts, making cartons, working safely and keeping work area clean
• Assemble cartons used for holding hot asphalt
• Set-up cartons in aisle in compliance with the pouring shed standard
• Band and stack pallets as required for shipment
• Make count of finish goods and material inventories
• Assist maintenance and operations with task such as painting, etc.
• Maintain forklift safety checklist
• Make sure the aisles are set up for the next day
• Make sure all work is performed safely and in a timely manner
• Performs all other duties as assigned

Skills and Abilities:

• Properly use tools and housekeeping resources
• Assess and only operate equipment when all guarding and safety devices are in proper working order
• Must be self-motivated to work independently and in a group
• Can understand and follow instructions both oral and written
• Have good communication skills
• Must perform basic mathematical calculations
• Qualified Lift Truck Operator
• Knowledge of all safe work procedures

Computer and Software

Competencies:

• Perform basic computer skills i.e. Microsoft office, excel, and word
• Log onto a computer and navigate via keyboard to access paycheck/benefits enrollment information and accomplish required online training routinely

Education and/or

Experience:

• High school diploma or general education (GED)

Essential Physical Requirements/Work Environment:

• Range of Motion:
  Full, some bending, lifting, and standing for an 8-12-hour period.
• Lifting Capacity:
  Must be capable of lifting a minimum of 40 pounds chest-high.
• Sitting/Standing:
  Standing for 8 hours daily.
• The incumbent will work in dusty, dirty, hot, wet conditions, or at elevated heights. The employee stands most of the day and, at times, may need to move moderately heavy cartons of asphalt. The incumbent is exposed to hazards such as hot equipment, product, and fumes. He/she may work in awkward a position which exposes them to additional hazards. They are required to use protective equipment such as safety shields, safety glasses, steel-toed boots, gloves, and other PPE.

Safety Responsibilities:

• Operating under the premise that "Our Commitment to Safety is Unconditional".
• Participating in work area self-inspections and accident investigations.
• Recommending corrective actions to make the workplace safer.
• Promoting the following:
• Safety training and awareness by taking an active part in identifying safety education needs.
• Health and safety during meetings, at work stations and in our daily lives.
• Safe workplaces
• Setting a positive example for others.
• Reporting all accidents and near misses.
• Setting a consistent example of completing all safety tasks and training on time.
• Complying with all safe work rules without exception.
• Refusing to operate any defective, questionable, or homemade equipment