Utility Operator

M&M Industries•Lordstown, OH

3d•Onsite

About The Position

M&M Industries is a U.S.-based manufacturer of plastic pails and packaging solutions. We operate in a fast-paced manufacturing environment where safety, flexibility, and material flow are critical to maintaining efficient production operations. The Utility Operator supports various aspects of production by managing pallet movement, stocking production supplies, recycling nonconforming product, and monitoring inventory levels. This role requires the use of forklifts, grinders, handheld RF scanners, and other production tools to support daily manufacturing needs across multiple areas of the facility.

Requirements

Ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment
Ability to read and understand written and verbal instructions
Ability to use a manual pallet jack
Ability to use banding equipment
Strong hand-eye coordination
Detail-oriented and highly organized
Working knowledge of food safety standards, GMP, PRP, HACCP, and food contact material requirements (in applicable facilities)
High School Diploma or GED required
Forklift Certification required (in-house training provided)
Ability to lift and handle 45–50 pounds occasionally
Ability to lift and handle at least 35 pounds repetitively
Ability to stand for extended periods of time
Ability to work in a manufacturing environment that may include hot or cold conditions
Ability to wear required PPE at all times (safety glasses, hearing protection, etc.)

Nice To Haves

Previous Production Packer experience preferred

Responsibilities

Follow all safety policies and procedures to ensure a safe work environment
Install triggers, gaskets, tampers, vent plugs, metal or plastic spouts, and metal or plastic handles manually or using installation devices
Apply silicone to lids using a brush
Remove finished products that do not meet quality standards and report nonconformance
Create boxes for lids using a tape gun
Operate Child Warning Stamper to apply labels to pails
Complete required paperwork for production counts and rejects
Maintain a clean and organized work environment in accordance with 5S principles
Scan work orders and input required information
Print and label finished pallets
Grind all nonconforming products
Assemble cardboard gaylords, pull full gaylords, and mark finished gaylords with material identification
Maintain proper color and/or material levels for required machinery
Change color or material as requested by work orders
Remove lids or pails from under or around machines and document product loss
Weigh and label boxes of colors or materials after use
Track material movement using RF scanners to monitor inventory levels
Clear empty gaylords from the production floor
Clean out excess material and remove old labels
Break down empty gaylords and transport them to designated holding areas