Industrial Utility Operator - Packaging & Warehouse

Oil-Dri Corporation; Illinois; On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Mounds Production Company in Illinois is seeking a Utility Operator B to support packaging, processing, warehousing and plant aesthetics. You will perform a variety of general and skilled labor tasks.

The role requires ability to read and follow SOPs, operate forklifts and other equipment, lift up to 50 pounds, and comply with safety rules.

This position emphasizes teamwork, attention to detail, and a commitment to WE CARE values in a dusty, noisy industrial setting.

Qualifications

• Must pass basic computer skills assessment.
• Must be able to read, comprehend, and act on product specifications, SOPs, PWI, AIQ processes, and similar documents.

Responsibilities

• Reclaim damaged pallets, unload/load trucks, assist with loading railcars.
• Assisting with changing screens, cleaning elevators, cleaning out pipes, etc.
• Reclaiming damaged pallets, stacking, baling, sewing, etc.
• Operates equipment such as bobcat, front-end loader, sweeper, forklift and road sweeper to move debris, waste receptacles, pallets, and other materials on the plant grounds.
• Performs general clean-up using manual equipment such as shovels, brooms, mops, fire hoses and floor jacks.
• Performs pre-operational equipment checks and monitors performance and gauges during operation.
• Follows all safety rules and regulations.
• Keeps all areas clean and free of clutter.

Skills

Team communication

Reading comprehension

Safety awareness

Physical stamina

PPE adherence

Tools

Forklift operation

Equipment operation

Job description

Mounds Production Company in Illinois is seeking a Utility Operator B to support packaging, processing, warehousing and plant aesthetics. You will perform a variety of general and skilled labor tasks.

The role requires ability to read and follow SOPs, operate forklifts and other equipment, lift up to 50 pounds, and comply with safety rules.

This position emphasizes teamwork, attention to detail, and a commitment to WE CARE values in a dusty, noisy industrial setting.