Manufacturing Flex & Utility Technician - Day Shift

Arauco; Bennettsville (SC); On-site; USD 43,000 - 47,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Profit sharing

Health plans

Paid leave and holidays

Retirement contributions

Tuition reimbursement

Gym reimbursement

Job summary

ARAUCO in Bennettsville is seeking a Flex/Utility Technician to join the team. The role emphasizes safe housekeeping, operation of forklifts and production equipment, and strict adherence to safety procedures in a mill environment.

The position requires a Monday–Friday schedule with potential nights, weekends, holidays, or on-call shifts as needed. Career development and strong teamwork are valued as part of this role.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required; more education is a plus.
• Ability to move freely throughout the facility, climb stairs and ladders, and navigate around equipment.
• Must be able to lift 50 lbs and stand/walk for extended periods (12 hours).
• Prior forklift experience and manufacturing environment exposure preferred.
• Endurance to work in dusty, noisy, hot environments with varying temperatures.

Responsibilities

• Maintain safe housekeeping in the Raw Board Press and production areas, remove waste and hazards.
• Operate equipment including forklifts, floor sweepers, Guzzlers, skid steer loaders, manlifts, gas monitors, and respirators after training.
• Follow LOTO, confined spaces, fire safety, PPE, SOP and other procedures.
• Perform routine inspections and PMs, including Minimax system checks.
• Assist with cleaning during outages and guide contractors when needed.
• Communicate performance and equipment concerns with Control Room, Quality, Maintenance and Leadership teams.
• Create maintenance notifications and follow up to ensure work is completed.
• Participate in safety programs and training, report incidents, and keep the workplace clean and responsible.
• Assist with additional mill work as needed; work safely around dust, chemicals, and high temperatures.

Skills

Mobility through facility

Lifting 50 lbs

Stamina

Safety awareness

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Forklift experience

Job description

ARAUCO in Bennettsville is seeking a Flex/Utility Technician to join the team. The role emphasizes safe housekeeping, operation of forklifts and production equipment, and strict adherence to safety procedures in a mill environment.

The position requires a Monday–Friday schedule with potential nights, weekends, holidays, or on-call shifts as needed. Career development and strong teamwork are valued as part of this role.