What are the responsibilities and job description for the Operations Utility Worker position at Swisher?
As a Operations Utility Worker your key responsibilities will be working directly with our Special Handling department loading and unloading product from and onto trailers, dumpsters, and shipping containers. You may also be assisting with office furniture moves and a backup to help with other shipping and receiving duties as needed.
You Will Be:
• Drives sit-down and stand-up forklifts, and other industrial vehicles such as automated pallet jacks as needed.
• Must be able to lift at least 50lbs and be prepared to move heavy objects such as furniture, files, etc.
• Moves hazardous materials.
• Maintains clean work area.
• Operates product grinder.
• Stacks crates, pallets, lumber, or other material.
• Ensures the safe and efficient movement of goods.
• Follows safety regulations and company guidelines.
• Checks that loads are centered and properly stacked.
• Determines when repairs need to be made on equipment.
• Quality assurance (QA) duties, including reporting product damage and shortages.
• Shrink wraps goods or otherwise secures them and prepares them for transport.
• Weighs and records weights of products.
• Other duties that are required to complete tasks.
EDUCATION: High school diploma and applicable technical knowledge required
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
• Must be able to work in hot and cold environments.
• Must be able to lift to 50 pounds
• Must be able to bend, squat and complete tasks on the floor.
• Ability to walk and stand for prolonged periods of time.
