Production Utility

Paycom - ATS; Joplin (MO); On-site; USD 19,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Paycom - ATS is seeking a Production Utility to support manufacturing operations by ensuring materials, tools, and documentation are available to keep the line moving. You will replenish supplies, stage work orders, transport items, and respond to changing priorities to minimize downtime.

The role requires a high school diploma or GED and ideally manufacturing or production support experience. Strong organization, teamwork, and basic computer skills are essential to read work orders and track

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED preferred.
• Manufacturing experience preferred.
• Material handling or production support experience is a plus

Responsibilities

• Transport materials, components, and completed work between departments.
• Stage jobs and materials at production workstations according to the schedule.
• Ensure production areas are stocked with supplies and consumables.
• Assist with prioritizing and expediting workflow to meet delivery requirements.
• Monitor for shortages or bottlenecks and communicate issues promptly.
• Retrieve missing parts, tools, or documentation to keep production moving.
• Assist with setup and teardown of workstations for new jobs.
• Maintain organization and cleanliness per 6S principles.

Skills

Organizational skills

Task prioritization

Communication

Teamwork

Basic computer skills

Reading work orders

Self-motivation

Attention to detail

Dependability

Flexibility

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Position SummaryThe Production Utility position plays a key role in supporting manufacturing operations by ensuring production teams have the materials, tools, documentation, and resources needed to maintain efficient workflow. This position works throughout the production floor to replenish supplies, transport materials, stage work orders, assist with production needs, and respond to changing priorities to minimize downtime and maximize productivity.Essential Duties and ResponsibilitiesTransport materials, components, and completed work between departments.Stage jobs and materials at production workstations according to the production schedule.Ensure production areas remain stocked with commonly used supplies and consumables.Assist Department Managers and Work Center Leads in prioritizing and expediting workflow to meet customer delivery requirements.Monitor work centers for shortages or bottlenecks and communicate issues promptly.Retrieve missing parts, tools, or documentation needed to keep production moving.Assist with inventory replenishment and material handling activities.Remove completed work from production areas and deliver to the next operation.Support production personnel by performing miscellaneous manufacturing tasks as needed.Assist with setup and teardown of workstations for new jobs.Help maintain organization and cleanliness of production areas using 6S principles.Follow all quality standards and company procedures.Comply with all safety policies and report unsafe conditions immediately.Cross-train in multiple manufacturing processes to provide operational support where needed.Perform other duties as assignedQualificationsHigh school diploma or GED preferred. Manufacturing experience preferred. Material handling or production support experience is a plus.Knowledge, Skills, and AbilitiesStrong organizational skills.Ability to prioritize multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment.Good communication and teamwork skills.Basic computer skills for production tracking systems.Ability to read work orders and manufacturing documentation.Self-motivated with a strong sense of urgency.Dependable and flexible to changing production needs.Strong attention to detail.Physical RequirementsFrequently stand and walk throughout the shift.Frequently lift up to 35 pounds; occasionally lift up to 50 pounds with assistance.Push, pull, bend, reach, stoop, and climb as required.Ability to work in a climate-controlled manufacturing environment with moderate noise levels.Working ConditionsManufacturing facility with frequent interaction with production employees, managers, leads, inventory control, shipping, and quality personnel.Success in This RoleKeeps production lines running with minimal interruptions.Anticipates material and supply needs before shortages occur.Responds quickly to changing priorities.Builds strong working relationships across departments.Maintains a safe, organized, and efficient work environment.Demonstrates flexibility by assisting wherever production needs support.Ideal Candidate ProfileThis role is well suited for someone who enjoys staying active, solving problems on the fly, and helping others succeed. The ideal candidate is organized, dependable, adaptable, and thrives in a fast-paced manufacturing environment where no two days are exactly alike. Because this position supports multiple departments, it is an excellent entry point for future advancement into lead, material coordination, planning, or supervisory roles within Midcon.