Job Title

Maintenance | Plant Utility | 1st shift

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.

Work Shift

8 Hr non-rotating shift, Hrs fall to in punch day, Observed Calendar, shift starts AM

Shaw Industries is an equal opportunity employer as to all protected groups, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.