Utilities Operator

Position Summary

The Plant Utilities Operator is an entry-level position responsible for providing hands-on support throughout the Castle Hayne, NC manufacturing plant. This role performs a variety of physical labor, material handling, housekeeping, and general plant-support activities to help maintain a safe, clean, and efficient operating environment.

The ideal candidate is dependable, safety-minded, willing to learn, and comfortable working in an industrial manufacturing environment. This position is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to build a career in chemical manufacturing and gain experience across plant operations, material handling, equipment, and production support.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform general labor and utility activities throughout the manufacturing plant.
• Operate a forklift safely and efficiently to move raw materials, finished products, equipment, and other materials.
• Load, unload, stage, and transport materials as directed.
• Assist production and maintenance personnel with routine plant activities.
• Perform general housekeeping to keep work areas, equipment, storage areas, and plant grounds clean and orderly.
• Collect, move, and dispose of materials and waste in accordance with plant procedures.
• Assist with routine cleaning of equipment, work areas, tanks, vessels, floors, and other plant areas.
• Perform manual material handling, including lifting, carrying, pushing, pulling, and positioning materials.
• Assist with basic equipment and facility upkeep as directed.
• Operate or assist with other mobile equipment as trained and authorized.
• Follow all safety procedures, work instructions, PPE requirements, and environmental requirements.
• Maintain awareness of chemical, mechanical, vehicle, and other hazards within the manufacturing environment.
• Immediately report unsafe conditions, equipment problems, spills, or other potential hazards to supervision.
• Support plant shutdowns, maintenance activities, and special projects as needed.
• Work cooperatively with operators, maintenance personnel, supervisors, and other plant employees.
• Perform other duties as assigned to support safe and efficient plant operations.

Safety & Environmental Responsibilities

• Follow all company safety, environmental, and operating procedures.
• Properly use required personal protective equipment (PPE).
• Maintain a clean and organized work area.
• Participate in required safety training and meetings.
• Follow plant procedures for chemical handling, waste management, spill response, and emergency situations.
• Stop work and notify supervision when an unsafe condition is identified.
• Maintain a safety-first mindset while working around operating equipment, chemicals, vehicles, and heavy machinery.

Required Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Forklift operating experience is required.
• Previous industrial, manufacturing, warehouse, construction, or general labor experience preferred.
• Must be able to follow written and verbal instructions.
• Must demonstrate a strong commitment to safety.
• Must be dependable and willing to work as part of a team.
• Must be willing to learn plant processes, equipment, and operating procedures.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience operating heavy equipment such as loaders, skid steers, excavators, telehandlers, or similar equipment.
• Experience in a chemical, manufacturing, industrial, mining, or heavy manufacturing environment.
• Experience with material handling and industrial housekeeping.
• Basic mechanical aptitude.
• Previous experience working around industrial equipment and machinery.

Physical & Working Environment Requirements

This is a physically demanding industrial position. The employee must be capable of:

• Lifting and carrying materials weighing up to 50 pounds.
• Frequently standing, walking, bending, stooping, kneeling, reaching, and climbing.
• Climbing stairs, ladders, platforms, and other access structures as required.
• Working around operating machinery, mobile equipment, chemicals, dust, noise, and other industrial conditions.
• Working both indoors and outdoors.
• Working in hot, cold, humid, wet, dusty, and changing environmental conditions.
• Wearing required PPE, including appropriate respiratory, hearing, eye, hand, foot, and protective clothing when required.
• Remaining alert and physically capable of safely performing assigned tasks throughout the workday.

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Safety equipment provided
• Vision insurance