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We are looking for individuals who are dependable, adaptable, detail oriented and want to grow in their career. We love promoting from within so bring your can-do attitude and outside of the box thinking to our organization! Whether you are just starting your career or looking for something new, we have an opportunity for you!\n1st Shift role!\nStarting Pay $15.75/hr\nSummary:\nThe Utility Operator ensures smooth production operations by adhering to quality standards, maintaining equipment, and handling materials efficiently. Key responsibilities include understanding and following location-specific Quality Alerts and containment actions, operating machinery during breaks and absences, and managing material handling tasks. The role requires accurate completion of documentation such as scrap sheets and Daily Safety Audits, as well as assisting in reworking non-conforming products. The Utility Operator must adhere to safety protocols, utilize job-specific PPE, and maintain a clean and safe work environment. This position demands both independent work and effective communication with supervisors to address production and safety issues as they arise.\nEssential Duties and Responsibilities:\nUnderstand and adhere to location-specific Quality Alerts and containment actions to ensure compliance.\nFollow first shot instructions and complete necessary documentation, including scrap sheets and other notable paperwork.\nNotify the supervisor of jobs running at slow speeds or with high defect rates within the assigned section.\nOperate machines during scheduled and unscheduled breaks, as well as in the absence of machine operators.\nMake boxes for all machines in the assigned area and ensure proper handling of materials.\nRemove old packaging and address any non-conformance issues according to first shot instructions.\nComplete the Operator Scrap Tracking Verification sheet, FTQ, and Hourly Count Check sheets as required.\nAssist in reworking and sorting non-conforming or suspect products.\nEnsure accurate completion of Daily Safety Audit sheets and report any unsafe conditions to the supervisor.\nUnderstand and utilize job-specific Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) and obtain PPE as needed.\nComplete the Operator Training Verification Check Sheets in a timely manner.\nPerform other duties as requested by the supervisor.\nMaintain a clean and safe working environment, including sweeping floors and managing waste.\nWork independently and manage responsibilities efficiently with minimal supervision.\nQualifications:\n· Education:\nHigh school diploma or General Education Degree (GED) required.\n· Experience:\nOne to three months of related experience and/or training in a production or utility role is preferred.\nEquivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.\n· Skills and Abilities:\nBasic understanding of production or utility operations.\nAbility to follow instructions and adhere to safety and quality standards.\nGood communication skills and ability to work as part of a team.\nStrong attention to detail and ability to perform routine tasks accurately.\nPhysical Requirements:\nThe physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions.\nHand and Arm Usage:Regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel and reach with hands and arms.\n\nMovement:Frequently required to stand, walk, sit, and talk or hear.\n\nLifting and Carrying:Must frequently lift and/or move up to 45 pounds.\nMaterial bags may weigh up to 55 pounds.\n\nVision Requirements:Close Vision: Ability to see and focus on small objects up close.\nDistance Vision: Ability to see clearly at a distance.\nColor Vision: Ability to distinguish colors, especially for identifying and sorting materials.\nPeripheral Vision: Ability to see objects outside of direct line of sight.\nDepth Perception: Ability to judge distances and spatial relationships.\nAbility to Adjust Focus: Ability to adjust vision focus as needed.\n\nWorking Conditions:\nThe work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. These conditions include:\nWhile performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts.\nThe employee must not wear any loose-fitting clothing that may get in the way of the moving machinery.\nThe employee is occasionally exposed to extreme heat and vibration.\nThe noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.\nEmployee may be required to work outside for short periods of time.\nUS Farathane offers an impressive compensation and benefits package including:\nMedical\nDental\nVision\n401k with company match\nPaid holidays and vacation\nWeekly pay\nJob Promotional Opportunities and much more!\nInterested applicants must submit their resume for consideration using our applicant tracking system. Due to the high volume of applications received, only candidates selected for interviews will be contacted. Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship. 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