Production Utility

Position Summary The Production Utility position plays a key role in supporting manufacturing operations by ensuring production teams have the materials, tools, documentation, and resources needed to maintain efficient workflow. This position works throughout the production floor to replenish supplies, transport materials, stage work orders, assist with production needs, and respond to changing priorities to minimize downtime and maximize productivity.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities Transport materials, components, and completed work between departments.

Stage jobs and materials at production workstations according to the production schedule.

Ensure production areas remain stocked with commonly used supplies and consumables.

Assist Department Managers and Work Center Leads in prioritizing and expediting workflow to meet customer delivery requirements.

Monitor work centers for shortages or bottlenecks and communicate issues promptly.

Retrieve missing parts, tools, or documentation needed to keep production moving.

Assist with inventory replenishment and material handling activities.

Remove completed work from production areas and deliver to the next operation.

Support production personnel by performing miscellaneous manufacturing tasks as needed.

Assist with setup and teardown of workstations for new jobs.

Help maintain organization and cleanliness of production areas using 6S principles.

Follow all quality standards and company procedures.

Comply with all safety policies and report unsafe conditions immediately.

Cross-train in multiple manufacturing processes to provide operational support where needed.

Perform other duties as assigned

Qualifications

High school diploma or GED preferred. Manufacturing experience preferred. Material handling or production support experience is a plus.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Strong organizational skills.

Ability to prioritize multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment.

Good communication and teamwork skills.

Basic computer skills for production tracking systems.

Ability to read work orders and manufacturing documentation.

Self-motivated with a strong sense of urgency.

Dependable and flexible to changing production needs.

Strong attention to detail.

Physical Requirements Frequently stand and walk throughout the shift.

Frequently lift up to 35 pounds; occasionally lift up to 50 pounds with assistance.

Push, pull, bend, reach, stoop, and climb as required.

Ability to work in a climate-controlled manufacturing environment with moderate noise levels.

Working Conditions Manufacturing facility with frequent interaction with production employees, managers, leads, inventory control, shipping, and quality personnel.

Success in This Role Keeps production lines running with minimal interruptions.

Anticipates material and supply needs before shortages occur.

Responds quickly to changing priorities.

Builds strong working relationships across departments.

Maintains a safe, organized, and efficient work environment.

Demonstrates flexibility by assisting wherever production needs support.

Ideal Candidate Profile This role is well suited for someone who enjoys staying active, solving problems on the fly, and helping others succeed. The ideal candidate is organized, dependable, adaptable, and thrives in a fast-paced manufacturing environment where no two days are exactly alike. Because this position supports multiple departments, it is an excellent entry point for future advancement into lead, material coordination, planning, or supervisory roles within Midcon.