Utility Worker - Plastics -1st Shift

Job Description

Job Description

Crucial Link is hiring on all 3 shifts in

Cleveland, 44135  for a 

Utility Worker - Material Handler

Must be willing to submit to a background check and a pre-employment drug test. 

1st = 6:45am - 3:00pm - $16.50/hr

Temp to Hire – once hired on, eligible for raise and benefits. 

Job Title: Utility – Material Handler

Summary:
The Utility Material Handler supports packaging operations by assembling cartons, supplying lines, sealing and labeling finished boxes, stacking pallets, and ensuring cleanliness and compliance with safety and food safety standards. This role may also assist with grinding operations, give breaks to Packer-Trimmer-Inspectors, and maintain a clean work environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Assemble and distribute cartons for packaging lines.
• Seal, label, and stack filled cartons neatly and accurately.
• Track and report packaging output.
• Apply stretch wrap or banding to finished pallets.
• Assist with grinder operations and line equipment clean-up.
• Support teammates by covering breaks when needed.
• Maintain cleanliness of assigned areas and follow safety/PPE protocols.
• Ensure compliance with food safety and sanitation procedures.
• Perform other tasks as assigned.

Qualifications:

• High school diploma or GED preferred.
• 1–2 years of manufacturing or packaging experience preferred.
• Plastics or packaging industry experience a plus.
• Basic computer literacy.

Competencies:

• Team-oriented, reliable, proactive, and safety-conscious.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to product quality.
• Capable of multitasking and problem-solving with minimal supervision.

Physical Demands & Work Environment:

• Frequent lifting (up to 50 lbs), standing, walking, and manual handling.
• Exposure to moderate to high noise; PPE required.