Production Utility Operator

Taleo; Oxford, Northern (MS, KY); Hybrid; USD 27,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

Olin in Oxford, MS is hiring a Utility Operator. The role moves raw materials into the plant using forklifts and manual handling, with a 2nd or 3rd shift schedule and a starting rate of $19.66 per hour, increasing to $22.00 after 90 days.

Key tasks include removing finished product for input into the production system, opening boxes, lifting up to 50 pounds, hand packing, and safe operation of powered trucks. Olin emphasizes safety, diversity, and equal opportunity employment.

Qualifications

• Sit-down forklift experience.
• Proven stable, recent work experience; manufacturing experience preferred.
• Ability and willingness to work overtime, including weekend hours.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to work in extreme weather conditions, including high heat, freezing temperatures, and inclement weather, while maintaining safety and productivity standards.

Responsibilities

• Operate sit-down forklift and transport materials.
• Input finished product into automated production reporting system.
• Open boxes and lift materials onto tables from floor area up to 50 pounds.
• Hand pack product into cartons using appropriate tools.
• Maintain safe, clean work environment and follow best practices.

Job description

Title: Utility Operator

Location:Oxford, MS

Salary: $19.66/hour with an increase to $22.00/hour after successfully completing 90 days

Schedule: 2nd or 3rd shift

Focus: The Utility Operator is responsible for transporting raw materials into the facility using industrial trucks (forklifts) and manual material handling equipment.

Utility Operator Essential Job Functions:

• Remove finished product from the production floor and input into automated production reporting system.
• Open boxes and lift materials onto tables from the floor area weighing up to 50 pounds.
• Hand pack product into cartons using appropriate tools.
• Safely use walk behind powered industrial trucks.
• Utilize best work practices and housekeeping to ensure a clean and safe work environment.

Utility Operator Minimum Requirements:

• Sit-down industrial truck (forklift) experience.
• Proven stable, recent work experience; manufacturing experience preferred.
• Ability and willingness to work overtime, including weekend hours.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to work in extreme weather conditions, including high heat, freezing temperatures, and inclement weather, while maintaining safety and productivity standards.

Location-Specific Requirements:

• Must be 18 years of age or older.
• Must be able to attend orientation and training on 1st shift before transitioning to 2nd shift (3:30pm-11:30pm) or 3rd shift (11:30pm-7:30am) as primary assignment. Training could take up to six (6) weeks to complete.
• Ability to pass a functional physical testing and background check if job offer is received and accepted.
• This position could require successful vetting as an Employee Possessor in accordance with U.S. Department of Justice and the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives.
• This position requires access to ITAR controlled technical data, and as such, employment will be contingent upon the candidate's ability to access ITAR controlled technical data pursuant to an export license approved by the Directorate of Defense Trade Controls, if required.

Strong Careers Grow Here

Olin fosters a diverse and inclusive workplace, where you are encouraged to join or lead our Olin People Networks. These voluntary groups connect employees across sites, divisions and functions to strengthen connections, belonging, and community involvement.

Rooted in our corporate values, Olin continues to be the global leader in both ammunition and chemical manufacturing. We invest, recognize, and reward the talents and contributions of our employees, empowering over 8,000 global individuals to make an impact both at work and in surrounding communities.

Olin does not provide any form of sponsorship. We will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States. Individuals with temporary visas such as E, F-1, H-1, H-2, L, B, J or TN or who need sponsorship now or in the future, are not eligible for hire.

Olin is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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