Utility Helper
Posted on: 14 Jun 2021
Owensboro, KY
Job Description
Qualifications for the Position:
A High School diploma or G.E.D. A minimum of three months directly related experience.
Ability to understand production schedules. Familiar with operation of production machinery. Good mechanical skills. Ability to communicate at all levels.
Americans with Disabilities Act Requirements (ADA):
Mental: The ability to write, read, and calculate, Ability to understand and communicate ideas.
Physical: The ability to stand, walk, see, and hear, use of both hands.
| UH Tasks | General Description of Work | Detail Description of Work | Weight-Lifting Requirement |
| Operate Fork Lift | Obtain certification/license to mount, dismount, and operate powered forklift | Able to work the pedals and leavers needed to control forklift | 20 to 30 lbs. |
| Janitorial / Clean-up Activities | Janitorial tasks including trash removal, sweeping, floor waxing and buffing, restroom cleaning, etc. | Lift a full 5 gallon bucket, handle floor buffer, move furniture / equipment as needed to wash & wax | 50 lbs. |
| Operation of Hydroblaster | Able to connect the hoses to the Hydroblasters | Use a wrench to connect hoses & operate hand-wheels to adjust Hydroblaster wand. | 20 to 30 lbs. |
| Manage Waste Drums | Manipulate drums with drum-handling equipment, forklift, hand-truck, etc. | Positioning/orientation of drum to utilize drum-handling equipment | 50 lbs. |
| Manage Trash | Sort facility solid trash into proper disposal / recycle location | Move empty drums & boxes; sort trash into appropriate waste containers | 40 lbs |
| Computer Skills | Data entry & retrieval to and from PLC. | Enter payroll information, detailed entry of hazardous & non-hazardous drum inventory and use of plant "work order" system to locate tasks & enter activity on tasks. | Desk Work |
| Fire Watch Activities | Perform fire-watch duties for hot work activity in required areas | Carry Lower Explosive Limit (LEL) sensor, walk around hot-work area, and functionally use a portable fire extinguisher | 10 lbs. |
| Position / Move Hoses | Transfer material between containers using hoses | Connect, disconnect, and move hoses; open & close manual valves | 50 lbs. |
| Clean Trenches | Scrape, shovel, hose solid material from trenches to keep them flowing | Scrape, shovel, lift solid latex out of trenches | 50 lbs. |
| Drum Inventory | Inventory Drums | Walk the drum storage areas and visually count drums | <1 Lb. |
| Surface Cleaning | Clean-up spills or residues when necessary | Use pressurized water including fire hoses on occasion | up to 50 lbs |
| Vessels Cleaning | Confined Space Entry into various vessels (Reactors, Bulk Tanks, Rail Cars) to clean them | Entering/exiting vessels through manways (typically 18 - 24 inch openings) using ladders, harnesses, and/or retrieval equipment; use scraping tools while in vessels. | Abnormal body positions, plus up to 50 lbs. lifting |
| Distribution of Raw Materials | Move Raw Materials into local storage area from delivery area using non-powered pallet jack and lifting. | Using pallet jack, pull pallets into storage areas & move small containers from pallets to storage areas. | Lifting and pulling up to 50 lbs |
| Wear negative-pressure respirator | General cleaning of some areas requires wearing a negative-pressure respirator | Vessel-cleanings and addressing spills may require the use of a respirator. This requires OSHA-mandated fit test and medical clearance by a licensed health care professional. | Associated work while wearing a respirator would be up to 50 lbs. |
| Bulk Material Transfer | Movement of waste products from a variety of containers (bulk to drums) into shipping containers (tank trucks, totes, and drums) | Manipulating and connecting hoses, operating handled valves, and positioning empty and full containers. | Abnormal body positions, plus up to 50 lbs. lifting |
Milliken & Company
Spartanburg, SC
The Courage to Think Big
At Milliken, we believe in the power of ideas to impact the world. And we know that the best ideas are born by empowering the brightest people. As a global company, our expertise in research, design, and manufacturing spans multiple markets including floor covering, performance and protective textiles, specialty chemicals, healthcare, and operational excellence consulting for industrial manufacturers.
Since our founding in 1865, our commitment to ethics has guided our work. As a values-based business, we strive to deliver innovations without compromising our commitment to environmental stewardship, the health and safety of our associates, or the future of our communities.
Our Solutions
At Milliken, we solve problems and bring ideas to life through insight and innovation. With expertise in research, design, and manufacturing, we deliver a diverse range of solutions that positively impact the world in which we live.
Our Values
We know that achieving our bold vision means having the courage to think big, so we empower our associates to aim high—developing their ideas, always guided by long-held values and a clear vision for building a better world. We strive to do the right thing in every decision we make—a difference you can see in both what we do and in the way we do it. Here at Milliken, collaboration and courage are the keys to creating innovations that improve lives and guide our work to create a safer, more sustainable, and healthier future.
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IndustryManufacturing
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No. of Employees7,000+
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