Utility Operator

Position Summary

The Utility Operator plays a vital role in overall plant operations, providing support in equipment operation, clay handling, shipping, and screener room maintenance. This position ensures smooth workflow by assisting with production processes, material movement, and general facility upkeep.

• Safely operate material handling equipment:
  Loader, skid steer, and forklift.
• Clean slurry filters, nozzles, fluidizer walls, etc., to maintain product quality, production rate, and generally clean work areas.
• Actively inspect all areas of plant facility for safety and regulatory concerns/compliance.
• Responsible for plant clean‑up, bagging, and shipping of finished product.
• Assist with plant production processes to optimize plant efficiency.
• Perform other related tasks when necessary.

• Must be able to work 12‑hour rotating shifts including nights & weekends if the need arises.
• High school diploma or GED.
• Prior experience working in an industrial plant setting.
• Ability to lift and carry up to 50 lbs.
• Work in all types of weather elements—hot, cold, wet, dry, and dusty (both indoors and outdoors).
• Work in temperatures in excess of 100 degrees.
• Safely climb stairs and ladders and frequently get on and off of mobile equipment.
• Work in confined spaces.
• Work with chemicals.
• Good hand‑to‑eye coordination.

• Bending, lifting, climbing, pushing, pulling, kneeling, sitting, standing, walking, kneeling, stooping, squatting, pulling, pushing, climbing, crouching, crawling, talking, hearing, seeing, and standing (occasionally) for long periods of time.
• The essential duties of this position require moderate to heavy lifting and carrying.
• Prolonged periods of sitting on a forklift or other warehouse equipment.
• Exposure to moderate noise levels, vibrations, and bright lights; and exposure to dust, fumes, and gases; and all climate types including hot and cold temperatures, humidity, rain, snow, etc.
• Able to wear common protective or safety equipment such as safety shoes, glasses, gloves, hearing protection, breathing protection, and hard hats when needed.
• Able to work under stressful conditions at times.
• React quickly using hands, fingers, or feet.
• Must be able to move and lift to 40‑pound wooden skid or pallet.
• Ability to travel throughout facility as required to conduct safety inspections.
• Must be able to comprehend and follow written and oral instructions.
• Must be able to complete tasks even with frequent interruptions.
• Must be able to use discretion and independent judgment as needed.
• Must be able to speak clearly on the phone and to fellow workers.

• Competitive Compensation Package
• Medical + Dental + Vision Coverage
• 401K + Company Match
• Life Insurance + Long-Term Disability Coverage – 100% Company Paid
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Gym Reimbursement Program
• Tuition Reimbursement Program
• Wellness Check Program – Insurance Premium Discounts
• EAP Resources
• Paid Holidays
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Employee Referral Program
• Shift Differential

Rotating 12‑hour Shift

1880 Dent Rd, Toomsboro, GA 31090

This job description should not be interpreted as an exhaustive list of responsibilities or as an employment agreement between the employer and the employee. The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this classification and are subject to change as the needs of the employer and requirements of the job change.

Any essential functions of this position will be evaluated as necessary should an employee/applicant be unable to perform the functions or requirements due to a disability as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Reasonable accommodation for the specific disability will be made for the employee/applicant when possible.

I acknowledge that I have read and understand the description of this position and have had the opportunity to ask my supervisor about any points I did not understand. I hereby state that I can perform the essential functions of this position with or without reasonable accommodation.