Maintenance | Plant Utility | 1st shift

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Position Overview

The Plant Utility role supports multiple departments by performing combustible dust cleaning, removing trash and running the compactor, operating a scrubber, and completing other safety and housekeeping tasks.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Vacuum overhead pipes, support beams, and other elevated areas with dust accumulation that cannot be reached from floor level.
• Clean tops of electrical cabinets, production equipment, and other elevated surfaces with dust accumulation reachable from floor level.
• Perform combustible dust cleaning of upper areas throughout the facility, including overhead pipes, support beams, equipment, ceilings, and similar surfaces.
• Operate a vacuum cleaner and attachments.
• Operate a scissor lift and scrubber safely and proficiently.
• Remove trash inside and outside the plant and safely operate the compactor.
• Maintain a clean, safe work area and perform all duties using safe work methods.
• Communicate problems or concerns to the manager in a timely fashion.
• Complete other duties assigned by management.

Qualifications & Requirements

• Certified or willing to become certified to operate scissor lift, scrubber/sweeper, and other PITs.
• Able to adhere to the plant cleaning schedule within specific time frames.
• Able to work independently at a safe, fast pace.
• Willing to work overtime as required.
• Comply with corporate absenteeism and tardiness policy.

Work Schedule

Work is normally performed on scheduled days on Monday – Friday with adherence to established start and stop times. Work may be scheduled during non-production hours (night shift and weekends) as needed.

Work Environment

• Work is performed in a manufacturing/industrial facility and outdoor area.
• Work may involve exposure to dust, noise, moving equipment, temperature changes, and weather conditions when working outside.
• Tasks may require working at heights using aerial lifts and ladders in accordance with safety procedures.
• Use of personal protective equipment (PPE) and adherence to site safety rules are required.

Physical Demands

• Frequently stand, walk, bend, stoop, kneel, and reach while performing cleaning tasks.
• Ability to push/pull equipment and maneuver vacuum hoses and attachments.
• Ability to lift and carry supplies, tools, and equipment (weight may vary by task).
• Comfortable working safely at heights and entering elevated work areas using approved access equipment.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.
• Ability to wear required PPE for long periods of time (e.g., eye, hand, face or hearing protection required by the task and/or area).

CRITICAL KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS

• Safety practices - PPE, PIT / Scissor Lift, Fall Protection, etc
• Computer skills for work order documentation and miscellaneous tasks
• Measurement units, techniques and application of appropriate tools
• Math skills to include: Arithmetic, Application of formulas, Conversion of measurement units.
• Identification and proper use of tools, focused on selection of the right tool for work assignment application.

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