Utility 1

SUMMARY

The primary objective of this position is to provide general production and housekeeping support to operations, shipping, and grounds. This is an entry level position that learns multiple processes to assist where and as necessary.

Principal Duties and Responsibilities:

• Take personal ownership to work safely and follow all company and plant safety rules

• Assist production operators throughout the plant as necessary for two (+) person work load.
• Rotation through each position as necessary to allow for general awareness cross-training and to provide absentee backup and short-term break relief anywhere on the production line. (Critical KPI)
• Inspect material to ensure critical to quality specifications are built in - determine if first or second quality material. (Critical KPI)
• Ensure proper disposition of all second quality material and rewrap consistent with standard operating procedures.
• Assist machine operators in start-up, re-start, and shut-down as needed throughout the plant to ensure efficient operations.
• Perform work at Auto Catcher of Pattern Cutter-clearing jams, resetting machine, rotating with other Utility employees.
• Active engagement in the plant's Total Productive Maintenance (TPM) efforts through maintaining 5S standards and area/pillar activities as assigned.
• General housekeeping throughout the plant, shipping department, common areas, and grounds-keeping.
• Follow the company waste management program - separate all recyclable material and discard waste into the appropriate containers to ensure sustainability efforts maximized
• Remain consistently actively 100% engaged in all safety initiatives. (Critical KPI)
• Operate powered industrial vehicles – forklift, scissor lift, floor sweeping equipment
• Comply with all plant rules and corporate policies regarding business conduct
• Maintain a clean and orderly work area
• Regular onsite attendance
• All other duties as assigned or needed

SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Properly use tools and housekeeping resources (examples – mop, broom, powered industrial floor scrubber, shovel, pick, paint brush, lawn mower, weed eater, rake, etc.)
• Forklift certification (hands on and written)
• Operate an industrial compactor safely
• Utilize a flamed heating device safely for rewrapping seconds materials.
• Assess and only operate equipment when all guarding and safety devices are in proper working order

• Visually identify and discern first quality vs. second quality finished goods
• Verifiable and sustained authorization to work in the United States
• Must understand verbal and written instructions
• Must be self-motivated to work independently
• Must perform basic mathematical calculations and be able to use a tape measure effectively

COMPUTER AND SOFTWARE COMPENTENCIES

• Log onto a computer and navigate via keyboard to access paycheck/benefits enrollment information and accomplish required online training routinely
• May be required to log into and navigate production monitoring systems such as SAP for work notifications, quality and production tracking, etc.

EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE

• High School Diploma or GED equivalency

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 incumbents(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, and abilities. 

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