Utility Worker I

TalentBurst; York (York County); On-site; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in York is seeking a Utility Worker I for their flour mill. The role involves maintaining sanitation, operating production systems, and ensuring safety compliance. Ideal candidates thrive in physically demanding environments and are dedicated to workplace efficiency. This position offers a pay rate of $22 per hour with potential for extension beyond the initial month.

Qualifications

• Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs and work in a physically demanding environment.
• Ability to wear required PPE, including respiratory protection.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine cleaning of floors, equipment, and facility grounds.
• Operate manufacturing systems and learn basic process maintenance.
• Ensure adherence to safety policies and proper use of PPE.

Skills

Communication

Problem-Solving

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Job Title : Utility Worker I
Location : Black Bridge Road, York, PA 17406-9703
Duration : 1 Month+ (with potential for extension)
Pay Rate : $22 per hour
Shift : Monday - Friday, 7:00 AM - 3:00 PM

Job Description:
We are seeking a Utility Worker I to join our team in a flour mill environment. This role will involve ensuring the sanitation and cleanliness of the facility, operating various production systems, and providing relief duties across different functions. The ideal candidate will thrive in a physically demanding environment and be dedicated to maintaining a safe and efficient workplace.

Key Responsibilities:
Sanitation & Cleaning: Perform routine cleaning of floors, equipment, and the facility grounds. This includes sweeping, shoveling, and wiping down surfaces to maintain a clean and food-safe environment.
Specialized Cleaning: Carry out specialized cleaning tasks, such as bin cleaning, sifter cleaning, conveyor maintenance, and filter sock changes. Tasks may require working in confined spaces or at elevated heights, requiring the use of fall protection.
Machine Operation: Operate manufacturing systems, including processing equipment, and learn to perform basic process maintenance.
Cross-Training: Willingness to get cross-trained in various positions to assist with relief duties as needed across the facility.
Compliance & Safety: Ensure adherence to all company safety policies, including the proper use of PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) such as steel-toed boots, hard hats, gloves, and safety glasses.
Physical Requirements: The role involves lifting up to 50 lbs, climbing ladders, ascending/descending stairs, and working in a dusty and noisy environment. Employees must be clean-shaven to ensure proper respirator fit.

Required Qualifications:
Education : High school diploma or equivalent.
Skills : Strong communication skills (both verbal and written) and basic computer knowledge.
Physical Ability: Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs and work in a physically demanding environment.
PPE Compliance: Ability to wear required PPE, including respiratory protection (Qualitative Mask Fit Test required).
Work Ethic: Ability to work independently, follow instructions, and be dependable and punctual.

Preferred Qualifications:
Experience : Experience in a manufacturing or machine operating environment is a plus.
Problem-Solving: Ability to troubleshoot equipment failures or issues in the production system.
Wheat Allergy: Candidates must not have allergies to wheat dust.

Work Environment:
This role takes place in a loud, dusty flour mill. The facility requires the ability to work in environments where allergens such as wheat dust are present. The worker will need to use fall protection when working at elevated levels and be able to handle the physical demands of the job, including climbing stairs and ladders.
Safety & Compliance: Must pass a Qualitative Mask Fit Test and adhere to safety standards, including maintaining the use of PPE at all times.
Clean-shaven for respirator compatibility (no more than 48 hours of facial hair growth).

What are the 3-5 primary specific duties/responsibilities on a daily basis for this role?? Sanitization, sweeping, shovelling, wiping down
Could you provide a little background on the department and the team they will be working on? Flour mill. Dusty environment, loud manufacturing environment
What are some must haves on a resume that would stand out from candidates? No allergies to wheat dust, must lift 50 lbs. , must remove jewelry
What are some disqualifiers? inability to pass a respirator fit test
What is your timeline for reviewing, interviewing, and hiring a candidate? 4 weeks
What is the interview process for this role? In person
What would a typical day look like in this role as far as workload? 0700 start, 1500 end time. Cleaning, blowing down areas, pickup and organizing walking up and down steps
What are the expectations, standards, productivitymetrics, etc. for this role? Independent, follow instructions, dependable, on time
Is there a chance this will be extended? Yes
What are the bare minimum years of relevant experience a candidate can have for the role? Zero will train
Why is the role open – Newly created, Backfill, Project based (please provide details of project)?
What are the Personality/Cultural fits needed to be successful?
Will it be 100% remote / hybrid / onsite job? On site
No. of work hours per week? Expected Changes in Shift/Duties? 40 - 50

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