Utility Operator

Shift: 2nd shift,1 PM - 9:30 PM.

Hourly Rate: $24.50 with a 0.50 cent shift differential.

You will also receive a $1,000 sign on bonus with this role.

The Utility Operator at the East Point Plant is a key role supporting manufacturing operations across material handling, batching, grinding, filling, labeling, packaging, and quality processes.

• Support daily manufacturing operations by preparing, weighing, transporting, and staging raw materials according to batch requirements
• Use scan guns and other systems to accurately locate, track, and document raw materials
• Operate material handling equipment including forklifts, tank movers, pallet jacks, scales, drum hoists, and drum handlers
• Operate manufacturing equipment including Cowles mixers, grinding equipment, Scholds disperse rs, ring scales, meter decks, and letdown tanks
• Load and meter raw materials according to batch tickets and production requirements
• Perform required process checks, collect samples, and make approved quality adjustments to batches
• Support Quality Assurance activities, including routine testing, sampling, equipment checks, and specialty lab requests
• Clean and maintain tanks and production equipment as required
• Support rework and overrun processes and properly handle, consolidate, label, and transport waste materials
• Operate and monitor filling and labeling equipment, making adjustments as needed to maintain proper operation and fill volumes
• Verify container weights, labels, product codes, and packaging requirements
• Prepare, package, and palletize finished products while ensuring proper appearance and DOT requirements are met
• Maintain accurate production records, batch tickets, weighing documentation, and other required process documentation

• High School Diploma or GED required
• Previous manufacturing, production, warehouse, or material-handling experience preferred
• Ability to learn and operate a variety of manufacturing and material-handling equipment
• Ability to accurately follow batch tickets, production instructions, and safety procedures
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to product quality
• Strong communication and teamwork skills
• Ability to troubleshoot equipment and process issues and communicate concerns effectively
• Ability to work in a fast-paced manufacturing environment and adapt to changing production priorities
• Ability to safely handle raw materials, finished products, and waste materials
• Forklift and material-handling experience preferred

Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S. without employment-based visa sponsorship (now or in the future). This includes H-1B, L-1, TN, O-1, E-3, H-1B1, F-1, J-1, OPT, CPT, or any other employment-based visas.

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