Flex/Utility Technician

ARAUCO - North America; Bennettsville (SC); On-site; USD 28,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Profit sharing

Health plans

Paid leave

Retirement planning

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

ARAUCO - North America in Bennettsville, SC seeks a Flex/Utility Technician. The role runs primarily Monday–Friday, 6:00 a.m.–2:30 p.m., with availability for nights, weekends, holidays, or on-call as needed.

You will maintain housekeeping, operate forklifts and equipment, and follow strict safety procedures. Starting pay is $20.68/hour with a six-month probation and potential increases based on qualifications.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Must lift 50 lbs and stand/walk for 12+ hours.
• Prior forklift experience (12 months) preferred.
• Experience in manufacturing environment preferred.
• Willingness to work nights, weekends, holidays, or on-call as needed.

Responsibilities

• Maintain clean, safe housekeeping across production areas.
• Operate forklifts, floor sweepers, and other equipment after training.
• Follow LOTO, confined space, fire safety and PPE procedures.
• Perform routine inspections and preventative maintenance tasks.
• Support equipment cleaning during outages and assist contractors as needed.
• Communicate equipment performance and issues to production teams.
• Create maintenance notifications and track work completion.
• Participate in safety programs and report incidents.

Skills

Physical stamina

Safety awareness

Teamwork

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Forklift operation

Skid steer loader

Job description

Looking for a rewarding career with a company that values people, growth, sustainability, and teamwork? Join our Bennettsville team as a Flex/Utility Technician! This role is primarily scheduled Monday–Friday, 6:00 a.m.–2:30 p.m. Candidates must also be available to work nights, weekends, holidays, or on-call as operational needs require.

What We Are Looking For

• High School Diploma or GED required. Additional education is a plus
• Ability to move freely throughout the facility, including climbing stairs and ladders, and navigating around equipment and machinery
• Must lift 50 lbs. and walk/stand for a minimum of 12 hours. Walking up and down stairs and throughout the mill for 12 hours
• We prefer prior use of a forklift (12 months) and prior work in a manufacturing environment
• Endurance to stand and walk for extended periods, often in environments with dust, chemicals, high noise levels and varying temperatures.

What We Offer

• Starting rate of pay is $20.68/hour, plus a profit share/gain share program. This rate will increase after satisfactory completion of 6-month probationary period and level qualifications (including testing and performance assessment)
• Health plans with options that meet your needs, including a wellness program, gym reimbursement, and additional benefits such as pet insurance, legal insurance, employer-paid and voluntary life insurance, and more
• Paid maternity and paternity leave, a competitive vacation package, and company and floating holidays designed to support your work-life balance
• Retirement planning options, including generous employer contributions
• Opportunities to learn and develop, including a tuition reimbursement program

In This Role, You Would

• Maintain safe and consistent housekeeping throughout the Raw Board Press and surrounding production areas, including removal of wood fiber, waste, spills, and other potential fire hazards
• Operate equipment such as forklifts, floor sweepers, Guzzlers, skid steer loaders, manlifts, gas monitors, and required respirators after completing appropriate training
• Follow all LOTO, confined space, fire safety, PPE, SOP, and other established safety procedures
• Perform routine inspections and preventative maintenance activities, including Minimax system inspections and other assigned PMs
• Support equipment cleaning during maintenance outages and provide guidance to contractors or serve as an attendant during confined space work when required
• Communicate area performance, equipment concerns, and upset conditions with the Control Room, Quality, Maintenance, and Leadership teams
• Create maintenance notifications for equipment issues and follow up as needed to help ensure work is completed
• Participate in required safety programs and training, report incidents or near-misses, and help maintain a clean, organized, and environmentally responsible workplace
• Assist with additional work throughout the mill as needed
• Work safely in a manufacturing environment with exposure to dust, noise, chemicals, and high temperatures, including physical activity such as standing, climbing, lifting, pushing, and pulling

About Us

At ARAUCO, we’re more than a global leader in sustainable wood products—we’re a team driven by innovation, environmental stewardship, and strong core values. Committed to responsible forestry and quality craftsmanship, we create products that shape industries and protect the planet. Sustainability is central to everything we do—from responsible forestry to reducing environmental impact, we are dedicated to preserving natural resources for future generations.

Grow your career with purpose and help us shape a better future—one product, one idea, and one team at a time.

Arauco is committed to creating an inclusive culture across the organization. Arauco is an equal opportunity employer to all persons regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law.

Additionally, we demonstrate that commitment by preventing and removing barriers for persons with disabilities. Where it is not possible to remove barriers, Arauco will make efforts to accommodate persons with disabilities in a timely, effective and suitable manner. If you require any accommodations during the recruitment process, please let us know.