Green End Utility

Position Summary

The Green End Utility helps keep the Green End running safely and efficiently by performing housekeeping duties, operating mobile equipment, and assisting with knife room and knife change activities. This role helps wherever needed in the department and cross-trains as a Knife Room Specialist, Crane Operator, and Strander Operator to gain the skills and experience needed to provide coverage for these positions.

Principal Duties & Responsibilities

• Cross-train in designated Green End positions to provide coverage for breaks, absences, and other operational needs.
• Assist with identifying and troubleshooting operational issues on the Green End.
• Provide operational support to the Dryer Assistant as needed.
• Maintain good housekeeping throughout assigned Green End work areas.
• Learn to safely operate required mobile equipment. Once trained and qualified, operate mobile equipment as needed to support Green End operations:
  • Skid steer
  • Front end loader
  • Street Sweeper
  • Man Lift
  • Overhead crane in strander building
• Assists with knife changes and keeps knives and clamps ready as needed.
• Assists with primary plugs.
• Learn and follow applicable lockout/tagout procedures when performing assigned work.
• Safely operate a chainsaw as needed after completing required training and qualification.
• Performs basic maintenance on all mobile equipment as needed.
• Performs other duties as  assigned.

Specialized/Technical Knowledge or Required Skills

• High School Diploma or GED
• 0 to 3 Years Manufacturing Experience
•  Heavy equipment experience is a plus

Physical Requirements

Work indoors and outdoors in all weather conditions often exposed to heat, cold, inclement weather, grease, oils, dust, and dirty working conditions.  Work involves standing, climbing, walking on elevated catwalks, working at heights, and lifting heavy objects (up to 50 lbs.).  Must be willing to work rotating shifts.