Flex​/Utility Technician

Career Opportunities:
Flex/Utility Technician (30876)

Looking for a rewarding career with a company that values people, growth, sustainability, and teamwork? Join our
Bennettsville
team as a
Flex/Utility Technician
!

This role is primarily scheduled Monday–Friday, 6:00 a.m.–2:30 p.m. Candidates must also be available to work nights, weekends, holidays, or on-call as operational needs require.

What we are looking for:

• High School Diploma or GED required. Additional education is a plus
• Ability to move freely throughout the facility, including climbing stairs and ladders, and navigating around equipment and machinery
• Must lift 50 lbs. and walk/stand for a minimum of 12 hours. Walking up and down stairs and throughout the mill for 12 hours
• We prefer prior use of a forklift (12 months) and prior work in a manufacturing environment
• Endurance to stand and walk for extended periods, often in environments with dust, chemicals, high noise levels and varying temperatures.

What we offer:

• Starting rate of pay is $20.68/hour, plus a profit share/gain share program. This ratewill increase after satisfactory completion of 6-month probationary period and level qualifications (including testing and performance assessment)
• Health plans with options that meet your needs, including a wellness program, gym reimbursement, and additional benefits such as pet insurance, legal insurance, employer-paid and voluntary life insurance, and more
• Paid maternity and paternity leave, a competitive vacation package, and company and floating holidays designed to support your work-life balance
• Retirement planning options, including generous employer contributions
• Opportunities to learn and develop, including a tuition reimbursement program

In this role, you would:

• Maintain safe and consistent housekeeping throughout the Raw Board Press and surrounding production areas, including removal of wood fiber, waste, spills, and other potential fire hazards
• Operate equipment such as forklifts, floor sweepers, Guzzlers, skid steer loaders, manlifts, gas monitors, and required respirators after completing appropriate training
• Follow all LOTO, confined space, fire safety, PPE, SOP, and other established safety procedures
• Perform routine inspections and preventative maintenance activities, including Minimax system inspections and other assigned PMs
• Support equipment cleaning during maintenance outages and provide guidance to contractors or serve as an attendant during confined space work when required
• Communicate area performance, equipment concerns, and upset conditions with the Control Room, Quality, Maintenance, and Leadership teams
• Create maintenance notifications for equipment issues and follow up as needed to help ensure work is completed
• Participate in required safety programs and training, report incidents or near-misses, and help maintain a clean, organized, and environmentally responsible workplace
• Assist with additional work throughout the mill as needed
• Work safely in a manufacturing environment with exposure to dust, noise, chemicals, and high temperatures, including physical activity such as standing, climbing, lifting, pushing, and pulling

About Us
:
At ARAUCO, we’re more than a global leader in sustainable wood products—we’re a team driven by innovation, environmental stewardship, and strong core values. Committed to responsible forestry and quality craftsmanship, we create products that shape industries and protect the planet. Sustainability is central to everything we do—from responsible forestry to reducing environmental impact, we are dedicated to preserving natural resources for future generations.

Grow your career with purpose and help us shape a better future—one product, one idea, and one team at a time.

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