Utility Worker

Duties And Responsibilities

• Perform all janitorial tasks as directed.
• Perform all basic maintenance cleaning (wiping down, blowing out, and lubricating) tasks as directed.
• Maintain casters on all carts/gondolas.
• Maintain new goods warehouse (communicate stock level on key items).
• Possibly perform basic preventative maintenance once trained and as directed.
• Advise supervisor if any work is not done as scheduled.
• Advise supervisor if any work reveals serious issues.
• Inspect eye wash stations and other safety items.
• Work collaboratively with all employees, always remembering that the maintenance department services production.
• Responsible for safe machine operation: Don’t take shortcuts – always follow proper safety procedures when working on or around machinery.
• Follow all lock out/tag out procedures when directed.
• Perform all repair work on demand in a careful and efficient manner.
• Seek counsel from supervisor when priorities are conflicting.
• May need to serve as backup for production jobs as needed.
• Notify supervisor when maintenance or cleaning supplies are low so that they can be replenished on time.
• Seek out work when janitorial work is not readily available, such as cleaning machinery or ensuring that the plant is clean and tidy.
• Be creative about coming up with ideas for improvements.
• Attend Safety Meetings as directed.
• Any other duties as assigned or deemed necessary.

DECISION MAKING ACCOUNTABILITY

• Constant standing during working hours.
• Constant lifting of up to 50 pounds.
• Constant reaching for individual items and stacks of items.
• Constant bending, stooping and twisting.
• Constant grasping of items.
• Frequent pushing of a cart that may weigh 200 pounds.
• Occasional exposure to dust and lint (Mask is available for use).