2nd Shift Utility Operator: Growth, Bonuses & Benefits

Gehl-Food-; Walterboro (SC); On-site; USD 26,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

On demand pay

Quarterly bonuses

Full benefits package

401(k) match

Generous PTO & holidays

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Gehl Foods is hiring a Utility Operator for the 2nd shift (2pm - 10:30pm). The role supports cross-functional production lines, sets up and starts lines, trains new operators, and troubleshoots equipment issues. A strong forklift background and 3 years of manufacturing experience are preferred.

The company offers a full benefits package including medical, dental, vision, 401(k) match, generous PTO and holidays, plus on-demand pay and quarterly bonuses based on team performance.

Qualifications

• 3 years of manufacturing experience, ideally in a food, process, high-speed packaging or Form-Fill-Seal industry.
• Previous forklift experience.
• Technical knowledge of aseptic processes, equipment and products.
• Ability to interpret, communicate and execute plans or instructions in a time sensitive manner with limited direction and resources.

Responsibilities

• Work with cross functional production teams and provide coverage to various lines or processes.
• Makes proper hook-ups and line set-up activities for starting and operating lines.
• Organizes and executes rework.
• Ensure line communication boards are filled out.
• Trains new team members on-line operation, including equipment and control system operation, documentation and sampling requirements.
• Responsible for troubleshooting and communicating production issues to Supervisor.
• Safely operates a forklift in order to keep assigned work area supplied with necessary production materials.
• Audits line staff’s paperwork to ensure paperwork is filled out accurately and in real time.

Skills

Forklift experience

Manufacturing experience

Team player

Time management

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Gehl Foods is hiring a Utility Operator for the 2nd shift (2pm - 10:30pm). The role supports cross-functional production lines, sets up and starts lines, trains new operators, and troubleshoots equipment issues. A strong forklift background and 3 years of manufacturing experience are preferred.

The company offers a full benefits package including medical, dental, vision, 401(k) match, generous PTO and holidays, plus on-demand pay and quarterly bonuses based on team performance.