Production Utility Worker

Job description

Production Utility Pay: $20 per hour Schedule: Monday–Wednesday, 5:40 AM–6:00 PM Job Summary We are hiring a Production Utility to support daily operations in a specialty plastics manufacturing environment. This is a hands-on production support position responsible for keeping equipment and work areas clean, ensuring raw materials are available, supporting production operators, and maintaining a safe and efficient manufacturing environment. This position is a good fit for someone with experience in manufacturing, production, warehouse, material handling, machine operation, or general labor who is dependable, safety-focused, and comfortable working in a hands-on environment. Responsibilities Support production operators and the manufacturing team with daily production activities Clean equipment, including upstream and downstream machinery, according to work instructions Remove manufacturing debris and residue from floors, machine surfaces, and work areas Maintain a clean, organized, and safe production environment Review production instructions and assist with meeting production requirements Check that raw materials are available for production operators Assist with preparing and staging raw materials, including materials requiring drying Operate the floor cleaning machine ("Zamboni") for washing and buffing floors as needed Assist production employees with various manufacturing tasks Identify and report unsafe working conditions, injuries, equipment concerns, or other issues Take immediate action to help prevent unsafe conditions when possible Follow all safety regulations and company procedures Follow applicable ISO requirements Communicate concerns to the Production Supervisor Work as part of a team to meet production, quality, safety, and customer expectations Perform other production and utility duties as assigned Qualifications High school diploma or equivalent OR 1–3 years of related experience, training, or a combination of education and experience Previous manufacturing, production, warehouse, material handling, or general labor experience preferred Ability to read and follow safety rules, operating instructions, procedure manuals, and SDS sheets Ability to follow written, verbal, and diagram-based instructions Basic math skills, including whole numbers, fractions, and decimals Ability to calculate basic rates, ratios, and percentages Basic computer skills and ability to complete required training Strong attention to detail and commitment to workplace safety Dependable attendance and ability to report to the manufacturing floor on time Ability to work effectively as part of a team No certifications or licenses required Physical Requirements This is an active, hands-on manufacturing position. Candidates should be comfortable with: Standing and walking for extended periods Bending, stooping, reaching, and other physical production tasks Handling and moving raw materials and production materials Cleaning machinery and production areas Working around manufacturing equipment and machinery Performing repetitive tasks as needed Wearing required PPE and following safety procedures Work Environment Specialty plastics manufacturing environment Work around production machinery and manufacturing equipment Exposure to manufacturing debris, fumes, airborne particles, and moderate noise may occur Occasional exposure to moving mechanical parts and vibration Safety procedures and ISO requirements must be followed at all times IND2