Utility Operator Utility Operator

Job Title: Utility Worker
Location: Worcester, MA
Pay Rate: $20.00 per hour
Shift: 11:00 PM – 7:00 AM, Monday through Friday
Employment Type: Contract-to-Perm

Summary

The Utility Worker supports manufacturing operations by replenishing materials and packaging supplies, allowing machine operators to focus on production. This role ensures efficient movement of raw and finished materials and helps maintain proper inventory levels for uninterrupted workflow.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required

• Previous experience in manufacturing or warehouse preferred

• Forklift and pallet jack experience required

• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs and remain on feet for extended periods

• Familiarity with inventory systems such as QAD is a plus

Key Responsibilities

Material Handling

• Use forklift to transport raw materials (100–2500 lbs) from warehouse to production

• Move finished products to staging or shipping areas

• Weigh and dispose of scrap material as needed

• Restock packaging materials (boxes, pallets, cores)

• Assist with loading/unloading of trucks

Inventory & Equipment Use

• Scan and track inventory using QAD system

• Operate forklifts, pallet jacks, core cutters, carousels, and hand tools

• Support weekly cycle counts

Production & Team Support

• Assist with machine changeovers and production transitions

• Keep work areas clean and organized

• Identify and report inventory or material discrepancies

Working Conditions

Physical Requirements

• Frequent lifting, carrying, pushing, pulling (up to 50 lbs)

• Regular standing, walking, kneeling, and bending

• Occasional ladder use

Work Environment

• Exposure to moving mechanical equipment, heat, noise, and dust

• PPE required: gloves, safety glasses, hearing protection, and steel-toe boots

Supervision

• Reports to shift supervisor

• Works independently and as part of a team

• Expected to follow instructions and meet deadlines with accuracy