Utility Operator – Cross Dock

Job Description

SUMMARY

This position is responsible for the assisting the overall operation of production on their shift. The following list of responsibilities and requirements is not intended to be comprehensive and may be modified at any time by the Human Resource Business Partner, in response to current business needs.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Receives training and performs duties in the cross dock area.

Learns proper operating procedures and practices at the cross dock area.

Receives training in functions and operations of all departments to facilitate subsequent transferability between cross dock and plant operations.

Operates PIT equipment to unload trailers of combos and transfer’s them to hooper for loading onto open top trailer.

Operates Yard truck on cross dock area and moves trailers to plant operations area from cross dock.

Attends company-sponsored training classes.

Abides by all company Safety, QA and Human Resource policies.

Any other work duties as assigned by Management.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

This position has no supervisory responsibilities.

QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative but not comprehensive of the knowledge, skill, and / or abilities required.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EDUCATION and / or EXPERIENCE

High school diploma or general education degree (GED); plus one to three months related experience and / or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS

Must be able to obtain a PIT license and operate yard truck.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The 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 the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, walk, and talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel;

reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and taste or smell. The employee is occasionally required to sit.

The employee must regularly lift and / or move up to 50 pounds, occasionally lift and / or move up to 100 pounds, and in rare cases may be required to lift and / or move more than 100 pounds.

Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The 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.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts. The employee is frequently exposed to high, precarious places;

fumes or airborne particles; outside weather conditions; extreme cold; extreme heat; and vibration. The employee is occasionally exposed to wet and / or humid conditions and risk of electrical shock.

The noise level in the work environment is usually very loud.

SAFETY

• Keep work area clean and free of clutter(housekeeping); Use appropriate Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) at all times;
• Use the correct tool for each job assignment; Report injury of oneself or coworker to management; Report job hazards immediately (correct immediately when possible) and document;

Inspect all tools and materials for defects and safety issues; Follow all safety rules and guidelines.

WORK SCHEDULE

Hours of work may vary depending on the needs and demands of the plant(s).

SHIFT SCHEDULE 1st Shift Monday - Friday 8 : 00 am to 5 : 00 pm