Facilities Utilities Operator

Job Title
:
Facility Utilities Operator

Department
:
Maintenance

Reports to
:
Director of Continuous Improvement

Physical Address
: 1953 Langston Street, Rock Hill, SC 29730

Salary Range
: $15.37 - $26.34/hour (Actual compensation will be determined based on experience, location, and other factors permitted by law)

Grade
: 1

The Facilities Utilities Operator plays a key role in maintaining the cleanliness, functionality, and safety of BEDGEAR’s Rock Hill facility. Assist with maintaining and cleaning the building. This position is considered a hybrid position, which will share responsibilities between facility utilities, janitorial/housekeeping, and the company's recycling initiatives.

• Maintain the cleanliness of the facility's exterior weekly, including the truck and trailer area. Keep the area free of loose fiber, foam, and trash. Monitor and report trash compactor issues to management.
• Assist the utility worker/janitor in deep cleaning the office, customer service, and showroom.
• Assist in the collection, sorting, and processing of cardboard, plastics, foam, and other recyclable materials throughout the facility.
• Support the manufacturing department by sorting and collecting small scrap foam for reuse in the manufacturing process.
• Operate forklifts to move recyclable material bins, support small foam scrap collection, and transport items as required for internal reuse.
• Respond to facility emergencies, including water spillage and flooding, safety issues, broken glass, and equipment fluid spillage.
• Assist with facility-related projects to include but not limited to painting of office and restroom areas, safety lines, floor safety notifications, and facility columns.
• Maintain clear communication with management and document tasks, issues, or maintenance outcomes via Limble, CMMS or other systems.
• Assist in setting up and breaking down company events, including furniture movement and space preparation.
• Perform monthly sectional cleaning of the facility's interior walls. Keeping them free of dust, cobwebs, and spider webs.
• Operate the floor sweeping machine to maintain the cleanliness of the facility floors.
• Maintain an open line of communication with management regarding the proper use of equipment and machinery.
• Participate in annual training (LOTO, Machine Operator, miscellaneous equipment, etc.)
• Assure only approved trash materials are placed in the compactor. Report issues to management.
• Support the baling of material.
• Must be able to continuously lift up to 50 lbs.
• Additional duties as assigned.

• Attention to Detail (Level
  3):
  Performs work thoroughly, identifying cleanliness issues and ensuring standards are upheld.
• Concern for Safety (Level
  4):
  Recognizes and responds to potential hazards; maintains safe facility operations.
• Ensuring Accountability (Level
  3):
  Fulfills commitments reliably and supports team effectiveness through independent task ownership.
• Planning and Organizing (Level
  2):
  Manages schedules, recurring tasks, and supply levels for efficient daily operations.
• Adaptability (Level
  2):
  Shifts focus fluidly between janitorial, utility, and recycling tasks in response to facility needs.
• Problem Solving (Level
  3):
  Anticipates and responds to issues such as equipment blockages, cleanliness concerns, etc. Bases tasks/priorities off of daily facility needs.
• Collaboration (Level
  3):
  Works with cross-functional teams. Communicates observations and supports team efforts during emergencies or shared initiatives.
• Information Management (Level
  2):
  Enters updates into Limble CMMS and supports task tracking and compliance documentation.

• Facility and grounds cleaning
• Forklift and floor sweeper operation
• Recycling and material sorting
• Basic mechanical aptitude
• Safety awareness and hazard response
• Time management and task coordination
• Physical stamina and manual labor endurance
• Communication and reporting (e.g., Limble system)
• Flexibility to support janitorial, recycling, and emergency needs
• Basic computer and documentation skills

• Must be 18 years of age or older.
• HS Diploma or GED.
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States…