Utility Production Associate - 1st Shift

Schedule: Monday–Friday, 7:00 AM–3:30 PM

The Utility Operator is an entry-level manufacturing position with the potential for temp-to-hire. This role supports plant manufacturing operations by performing general housekeeping, product packaging, equipment-specific cleaning, and a variety of other duties assigned by Production Leads, Production Supervisors, and members of the Leadership Team.

The ideal candidate is dependable, safety-conscious, willing to learn, and able to work effectively in a manufacturing environment.

Essential Functions

• Perform general housekeeping and maintain a clean, safe work environment.
• Perform various product packaging activities according to established procedures.
• Perform assigned plant support functions as needed.
• Promptly notify appropriate personnel of any issues, problems, safety concerns, or equipment abnormalities.
• Assist and support Production Operators by providing materials and performing necessary functions to help keep equipment operating efficiently.
• Complete and maintain required documentation accurately and in a timely manner.
• Follow all company safety rules, work procedures, policies, and regulations.
• Perform other duties as assigned by Production Leads, Supervisors, or other members of the Leadership Team.

Qualifications

Education and Experience

• High school diploma or GED equivalent required.
• Ability to read and understand written and verbal instructions in English, including safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, procedure manuals, and product recipes/material information.
• Basic mathematical skills, including the ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide and apply these skills to weights, measurements, volume, speed, and distance.
• Ability to communicate effectively in English in one-on-one and small-group settings.
• Basic problem-solving skills and mechanical aptitude.
• Manual dexterity and the ability to safely operate a variety of hand tools and equipment, including scales, spatulas, barrel carts, hand trucks, utility knives, mixers/blenders, computers, and other manufacturing equipment.
• May be required to obtain and maintain a forklift operator license.

Nesco Resource provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.