Utility Worker

Surge Staffing; Delaware Water Gap (PA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Surge Staffing is hiring a Utility Worker to support daily operations in a busy industrial mill environment. This hands-on role involves physical labor, material handling, housekeeping, and operating basic tools in a heavy industrial setting.

You will work 1st–3rd shifts on a rotating schedule, with steel-toe shoes required. Forklift experience is preferred but not always required, and duties include assisting with both dry-end and wet-end processes as needed.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Previous heavy industrial experience required.
• Forklift experience preferred.
• Ability to work rotating shifts and remain on your feet for extended periods.
• Steel-toe shoes required.

Responsibilities

• Perform general labor and utility duties throughout the mill.
• Maintain clean and safe work areas.
• Move paper, debris, waste and other materials.
• Dump hoppers and trash.
• Clean floors, walls and other areas of the facility.
• Assist with housekeeping audit items.
• Support both dry-end and wet-end operations as needed.
• Operate a forklift when required and properly trained.
• Move materials, supplies and production waste.
• Assist with moving rolls using overhead cranes when trained.
• Cut cores and assist with slabbing and banding rolls.
• Keep supplies stocked throughout the mill.
• Use basic hand tools and industrial equipment.
• Follow all plant safety procedures and OSHA requirements.
• Fill in for other entry-level positions as needed.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

General labor

Heavy industrial experience

Physical stamina

Forklift experience (preferred)

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Forklift

Clamp Truck

Yard Tractor

Banding Machine

Roll Pusher

Utility Knife

Basic Hand Tools

Other Mobile Industrial Equipment

Job description

Utility Worker

About the Position

We are hiring Utility Workers to support daily operations in a busy industrial mill environment. This is a hands-on, physically demanding position involving general labor, material handling, housekeeping, lifting, pushing, pulling, bending, and extended periods on your feet.

This is primarily a manual labor position, not a forklift position. Forklift operation may only make up a small portion of the job. Candidates should be comfortable performing a variety of physical tasks throughout the mill.

Must be flexible and available to work all shifts:

• 1st Shift: 7:00 AM – 3:00 PM
• 2nd Shift: 3:00 PM – 11:00 PM
• 3rd Shift: 11:00 PM – 7:00 AM

This is a rotating shift position. The schedule for the following week is posted every Thursday.

Steel-toe shoes are required.

Responsibilities

• Perform general labor and utility duties throughout the mill
• Maintain clean and safe work areas
• Pick up paper, debris, waste, and other materials
• Dump hoppers and trash
• Clean floors, walls, and other areas of the facility
• Assist with housekeeping audit items
• Support both dry-end and wet-end operations as needed
• Operate a forklift when required and properly trained
• Move materials, supplies, and production waste
• Assist with moving rolls using overhead cranes when trained
• Cut cores and assist with slabbing and banding rolls
• Keep supplies stocked throughout the mill
• Use basic hand tools and industrial equipment
• Follow all plant safety procedures and OSHA requirements
• Fill in for other entry-level positions as needed
• Perform other duties as assigned

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED
• Previous heavy industrial experience required
• Forklift experience preferred
• Ability to work rotating shifts
• Ability to remain on your feet for extended periods
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs. and carry up to 25 lbs.
• Ability to push, pull, bend, kneel, and perform repetitive physical work
• Comfortable working in a heavy industrial environment
• Ability to use basic hand tools and industrial equipment
• Reliable attendance and punctuality are required
• Steel-toe shoes required

Equipment Experience

Experience with the following is a plus:

• Forklift / Fork Truck
• Clamp Truck
• Yard Tractor
• Banding Machine
• Roll Pusher
• Utility Knife
• Basic Hand Tools
• Other Mobile Industrial Equipment

Physical Requirements

This is a labor-intensive position. Candidates must be comfortable performing physical work throughout the shift, including:

• Lifting up to 50 lbs.
• Carrying up to 25 lbs.
• Pushing and pulling
• Bending and kneeling
• Standing and walking for extended periods
• Working around industrial equipment
• Working at heights or in confined spaces when required and properly trained

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