Utility- 5PM-3AM

Oil-Dri Corporation of America; Blue Mountain (MS); On-site; USD 26,436; Full time

Job summary

A prominent manufacturing company is seeking a Utility Operator B to perform various packaging, processing, and warehousing functions. Responsibilities include operating equipment such as forklifts and bobcats, and assisting with general cleanup. Candidates must effectively communicate, lift up to 50 pounds, and work in appropriate PPE. The position offers a competitive pay rate of $19.19 per hour, with shifts from Friday to Monday, 5:00 pm to 3:00 am.

Qualifications

• Must meet assessment requirements.
• Must pass basic computer skills assessment.
• Must be able to read, comprehend, and act on product specifications and SOPs.

Responsibilities

• Perform packaging, processing duties like unloading trucks and reclaiming pallets.
• Operate equipment such as forklifts and bobcats.
• Follow all safety rules and keep areas clean.

Skills

Effective communication

Ability to lift 50 pounds

Comfortable working in PPE

Basic computer skills

Job description

Job Overview: The Utility Operator B performs a variety of general and skilled labor functions in support of packaging, processing, warehousing and plant aesthetics.

Responsibilities

• Performs packaging, processing or warehousing duties such as: Reclaiming damaged pallets, unloading and loading trucks, assists with loading railcars, placing dunnage, etc., and/or;
• Assisting with changing screens, cleaning elevators, cleaning out pipes, etc., and/or;
• Reclaiming damaged pallets, stacking, bailing, 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.

Qualifications

• Must meet assessment requirements.
• Must pass basic computer skills assessment. (Powders only)
• Must be able to read, comprehend, and act on product specifications, SOP’s (Standard Operating Procedures), PWI (Process Work Instructions), AIQ processes, and similar documents.

Skills & Abilities

• Must be able to effectively communicate with team leader, shipping/receiving clerks, scheduler, supervisors, customers, drivers, etc.
• Must satisfy the spirit of WE CARE.
• Must be able to sit on required equipment throughout shift.
• Must be able to lift 50 pounds frequently.
• Bending reaching, twisting, stooping, walking and climbing stairways and ladders frequently.
• Good sight and hearing to avoid hazard.
• Must be able to function in the required role while wearing appropriate PPE including, but not limited to: Safety glasses, hearing protection, dust mask, protective coveralls, pother as may be required by a hot/cold, dusty, loud industrial environment.

Pay Rate: $19.19

Shift: Friday- Monday 5:00 pm- 3:00 am