Utility Operator

Will carry objects of varying weights, sizes, and shapes, normally, moderate physical exertion is expended to handle product / material that is less than 25 pounds and regularly handles objects weighing (50 pounds) occasionally carry for considerable distances. Work requires a high degree of accuracy and caution moving material and goods; work assignments involve a high degree of care and skill to prevent damage to goods, materials and injury to others.

Pay rate: $19.00- $20.50/hr + 10 % differential when working 2nd shift
Hours: 2:30pm- 11:00pm
Location: Worcester, MA
Duration: 3 months


Summary:
Responsible for the movement of raw material, stock and finished goods to and from assigned areas

Complexity

• Utility Worker is under general supervision of the immediate supervisor, who makes assignments orally or in writing. Utility Workers may plan and lay out their work using work orders and other specifications. The supervisor reviews work for adherence to directions, SOPs and accepted trade practices. Utility Operators may have the responsibility for completing projects or work assignments as required by the supervisor. They must be self-sufficient and work independently as well as part of a team.
• Caution must be exercised in the handling of materials, equipment and tools.
• May inspect contents of all shipments & takes count, checks for damages, makes entries into systems for record keeping and notifies purchasing and other appropriate individuals
• Maintains accurate inventory records, enters and references stock levels using computer inventory system.
• Responsible for using forklift and pallet truck to complete driver assignments. Work requires a high degree of accuracy and caution moving material and goods; work assignments involve a high degree of care and skill to prevent damage to goods, materials and injury to others.

Materials & Products

• Operates a forklift for pick-up and delivery of materials and goods.

Equipment

• Uses fork truck and pallet jacks when moving raw and finished materials to operators and for loading/unloading trucks.
• Uses carousel and core cut machines as required by individual work orders.
• May infrequently use small hand tools.

Procedures

• Utilizes fork truck to obtain large, heavy (100 lb. 2500 lb.), raw materials and cores from the warehouse based on pending work orders and delivers to appropriate machine. Requires moving forklift within tight spaces.
• Unloads materials from forklift onto a push cart, moves cart by hand and prepares rolls to be loaded
• on coating and converting machines by removing end plates and plastic.
• Manages inventory through automated system, Queen Anne Drive (QAD), by scanning bar codes
• prior to and following movement of product.
• Monitors machine production and pending work orders to determine appropriate movement of
• product by removing material from storage and placing in staging areas.
• Moves finished product by hand or with assistance of forklift to shipping area or warehouse for next in finishing process.
• Participates in weekly cycle count to verify inventory.
• Weighs and disposes of scrap bins when necessary.
• May assist in receiving/shipping. Detects and eliminates or minimizes safety hazards.

Latitude of Judgment

• Receives specific work instruction from work orders and escalates any concerns or discrepancies in the quantity for shipment or the amount received to Supervisor.

Mental & Visual Demands

• Specific vision abilities required by this job include: close vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment
While performing the duties of this job within the manufacturing environment, the employee is frequently exposed to work near moving mechanical parts and vehicles.
The employee is occasionally exposed to heat, fumes, or airborne dust.
The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
Various PPE devices & equipment such as gloves, safety shoes, hearing protection and glasses may be required.

Qualifications:

• Manufacturing experience preferred.
• The Utility Worker generally drives a forklift for the completion of job responsibilities.
• Such vehicle is used to transport goods and materials to various locations on-site as support to operations.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE AND TRAINING TIME

• A minimum of high school degree or equivalent is required.
• Fork truck operating license also required.
• Training time is typically up to 3 months to be proficient in all phases of the job to work independently.
• The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required of the Utility
• Worker.
• Must be able to work with others in the department as well as outside department to determine best approach to finish tasks or responsibilities

Physical Demands/Efforts
-Will carry objects of varying weights, sizes, and shapes, normally, moderate physical exertion is expended to handle product / material that is less than 25 pounds and regularly handles objects weighing (50 pounds) occasionally carry for considerable distances.
-Required to push, pull, reach, walk, stand, kneel, bend, and work in cramped positions while moving material and goods.
-Occasionally they assist other workers and may climb and work from ladders exposing them to the possibility of serious injury from slipping and falling.

Benefits: (employee contribution)
Health insurance
Health savings account
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Flexible spending accounts
Life insurance
Retirement plan

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.