Utility Person C Shift 2-2-3 Schedule 6:00PM - 6:30AM

About the Role

The Utility Person is responsible for essential and secondary functions in a manufacturing environment, primarily focused on packaging operations. Essential functions consume the majority of working time daily.

Responsibilities

• Bring unassembled cartons from the staging area to the taping station for assigned lines.
• Assemble and tape cartons according to packing instructions for items on assigned lines, producing only enough for the shift plus 20% for the next shift.
• Place preassembled empty cartons (with unopened liners) on each line for easy access by Packer-Trimmer-Inspectors, keeping them neat and orderly.
• Close and tape (or bundle) full boxes promptly after packing, ensuring liners are properly folded or tied to prevent dust contamination.
• Mark cartons neatly with the correct carton number and any special coding information.
• Track and record the number of cartons produced per line on a check-off sheet and report totals to the Packaging Supervisor at the end of the shift.
• Place finished cartons on pallets or slip sheets as instructed, stacking them in order of production with labels facing out and in straight, neat rows.
• Apply correct banding or stretch wrap to stacked cartons per shipping specifications.
• Maintain cleanliness and order in assigned work areas, reporting any issues to the Packaging Supervisor.
• Operate forklift trucks only if authorized and licensed, adhering to proper safety codes.
• Adhere to all safety protocols, wear PPE properly, and keep workstations clean and free of debris.
• Work assigned shifts, including overtime and after-hours meetings as needed.
• Perform other duties as requested or assigned.

Grinder/Acting Grinder Duties

• Clean all line equipment, unjam grinders, and assist in cleanup and grinding of excess materials.

Secondary Responsibilities

• Provide breaks to Packer-Trimmer-Inspectors as required.

Food Safety Responsibilities

• Monitor and verify activities to ensure products meet food safety and quality standards.
• Comply with all company food safety and quality assurance procedures, documenting data accurately.
• Ensure all work product contact surfaces are sanitized after job completion.
• Report any product or process failures that could impact food safety to Quality and/or Line/Maintenance Supervision.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED preferred.
• 1-2 years of related experience and/or training preferred.
• Experience in plastics or packaging industry is a plus.
• Working knowledge of computer operating systems.

Skills

• Productivity: Effective in producing quality products, efficient with resources, and demonstrates a sense of urgency.
• Teamwork: Collaborates effectively, communicates clearly, and values diverse perspectives.
• Initiative: Assesses and initiates tasks independently, manages resources, and plans proactively.
• Problem Solving: Considers multiple perspectives, makes informed decisions, and adapts to ambiguous situations.
• Job Knowledge: Demonstrates relevant technical skills, adheres to policies, and seeks self-improvement.
• Safety: Contributes to a safe work environment, reports hazards, and follows safety procedures.
• Quality: Produces high-quality, accurate work, identifies root causes of issues, and takes corrective action.
• Reliability/Dependability: Consistently meets deadlines, completes tasks, and maintains punctuality.

Physical Demands

• Frequently lifts and carries up to 50 pounds.
• Requires close vision and the ability to sit, stand, walk, use hands, talk, hear, reach, stoop, bend, twist, push, pull, and move materials.
• Regularly works on concrete surfaces.

Work Environment

• Typical manufacturing environment with moderate to high noise levels; ear protection is required.