Utility Helper

LS Cable & System USA; Tarboro (NC); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

LS Cable & System USA in North Carolina is seeking a utility helper to support a heavy manufacturing environment. The role involves moving compounds, loading/unloading materials, and assisting operators to produce quality products efficiently.

You will move materials with equipment, retrieve raw materials, and help keep the work area clean while following safety rules. Overtime and shift work may be required; on-site position with opportunities to learn on the job.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required, with readiness certification preferred.
• Experience in a manufacturing environment is required or highly desirable.
• Strong math, reading/writing, and the ability to follow procedures exactly.

Responsibilities

• Load, unload, and store compounds and materials.
• Retrieve raw materials and assist in loading as needed.
• Move materials using elevator and material handling equipment.
• Offload on designated floors and pull compounds per batch lists.
• Maintain a clean work area and adhere to safety rules.
• Assist supervisors with occasional additional duties and operations.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the supervisor.

Skills

Math calculations

Verbal/written communication

Safety awareness

Attendance/punctuality

Teamwork

Color vision

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Career Readiness Certification

Tools

PRT systems

MX Open

Job description

• Previous work experience in a manufacturing environment.
• High school education or the equivalent.
• Career Readiness Certification

Education And Experience Requirements

• Previous work experience in a manufacturing environment.
• High school education or the equivalent.
• Career Readiness Certification

Licenses Or Certifications

ESSENTIAL PURPOSE OF THIS POSITION:

The utility helper is responsible for material movement in the CCV tower and ensuring the manufacturing of a quality product as efficiently as possible. These responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the movement of compounds from the receiving area to the machine, assisting the operator & helper with operations of equipment.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Load, unload, and store compound.
• Retrieve raw materials and assist in loading them as the process requires.
• Movement of materials using elevator and material movement equipment.
• Off load on appropriate floor
• Pull compound by checking approved batch list and follow procedures as indicated.
• Assist in maintaining a clean work area (general housekeeping).
• Perform other duties as directed by Supervisor.

Skills And Abilities Required

• Read, write, perform mathematical calculations, understand verbal or written instructions, provide verbal or written information to others, work continuous shift if requested, work scheduled or unscheduled overtime if requested, maintain a good attendance and punctuality record, follow all safety rules and maintain housekeeping in area of responsibility, work well with others, and distinguish colors correctly.
• Must be able to move about freely in a heavy industrial environment.
• Must be able to move raw material utilizing elevator, moving material in and out of elevator safely.
• Must be able to qualify as a lift operator.
• This position requires standing and walking for most of the shift. This position requires lifting, bending, pushing and pulling. Some pushing of reels will be necessary. Most lifting is accomplished with material handling devices, i.e. elevator, hoists, etc.
• Must be able to maintain work area as a clean room environment

Computer Equipment And Software Requirements

• OJT - Will use company systems – PRT and/or MX Open

Scope Of Duties And Responsibilities

This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee(s) incumbent in this position. Employee(s) will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties requested by any person authorized to give instructions or assignments.

A review of this position has excluded the marginal functions of the position that are incidental to the performance of fundamental job duties. All duties and responsibilities are essential job functions and requirements and are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities. To perform this job successfully, the incumbent(s) will possess the skills, aptitudes, and abilities to perform each duty proficiently. Some requirements may exclude individuals who pose a direct threat or significant risk to the health or safety of themselves or others. The requirements listed in this document are the minimum levels of knowledge, skills, or abilities.

This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise, other than an “at will” relationship.