Industrial Mill Utility Technician

Surge Staffing; Delaware Water Gap (PA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Surge Staffing is hiring a Utility Worker to support daily operations in a busy industrial mill environment. This hands-on role involves physical labor, material handling, housekeeping, and operating basic tools in a heavy industrial setting.

You will work 1st–3rd shifts on a rotating schedule, with steel-toe shoes required. Forklift experience is preferred but not always required, and duties include assisting with both dry-end and wet-end processes as needed.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Previous heavy industrial experience required.
• Forklift experience preferred.
• Ability to work rotating shifts and remain on your feet for extended periods.
• Steel-toe shoes required.

Responsibilities

• Perform general labor and utility duties throughout the mill.
• Maintain clean and safe work areas.
• Move paper, debris, waste and other materials.
• Dump hoppers and trash.
• Clean floors, walls and other areas of the facility.
• Assist with housekeeping audit items.
• Support both dry-end and wet-end operations as needed.
• Operate a forklift when required and properly trained.
• Move materials, supplies and production waste.
• Assist with moving rolls using overhead cranes when trained.
• Cut cores and assist with slabbing and banding rolls.
• Keep supplies stocked throughout the mill.
• Use basic hand tools and industrial equipment.
• Follow all plant safety procedures and OSHA requirements.
• Fill in for other entry-level positions as needed.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

General labor

Heavy industrial experience

Physical stamina

Forklift experience (preferred)

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Forklift

Clamp Truck

Yard Tractor

Banding Machine

Roll Pusher

Utility Knife

Basic Hand Tools

Other Mobile Industrial Equipment

Job description

Surge Staffing is hiring a Utility Worker to support daily operations in a busy industrial mill environment. This hands-on role involves physical labor, material handling, housekeeping, and operating basic tools in a heavy industrial setting.

You will work 1st–3rd shifts on a rotating schedule, with steel-toe shoes required. Forklift experience is preferred but not always required, and duties include assisting with both dry-end and wet-end processes as needed.