Utility Floater

Job Description

Job Description

Baums Castorine Co., a member of the Blachford Chemical Group, has proudly manufactured specialty lubricants and industrial products for over 100 years. Our success is built on the dedication of our employees, our commitment to safety and quality, and our focus on delivering exceptional products and service to our customers.

We are currently seeking a dependable and motivated Utility Floater to join our team in Rome, New York. This is a hands-on, full-time position that provides flexible support across our manufacturing operation. The successful candidate will be cross-trained in multiple areas of the facility—including production, shipping, receiving, warehouse, inventory, and material handling—to help support daily operations and changing business needs.

If you enjoy variety in your work, take pride in being a reliable team player, and thrive in a fast-paced manufacturing environment, we encourage you to apply.

As a Utility Floater, you'll play an important role in supporting the day-to-day operations of our facility by:

• Supporting production, warehouse, shipping, receiving, inventory, and material handling activities.
• Loading, unloading, staging, labeling, storing, and moving raw materials and finished goods.
• Safely operating forklifts, pallet jacks, and other approved material handling equipment.
• Assisting with inventory counts, audits, cycle counts, and proper material storage and rotation.
• Preparing customer orders and supporting delivery-related activities as required.
• Maintaining clean, organized, and safe work areas throughout the facility.
• Completing required paperwork, documentation, and system transactions accurately.
• Working collaboratively with supervisors and team members to meet production schedules and customer requirements.
• Reporting safety, quality, equipment, or process concerns promptly.
• Providing flexible support across departments and assisting with special projects or other duties as assigned.

Skills and Qualifications - the ideal candidate will have:

• A high school diploma or GED (preferred).
• Experience in manufacturing, production, warehouse, shipping/receiving, or general labor (preferred).
• Forklift or other material handling equipment experience (preferred).
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.
• Basic math skills and the ability to read, write, and communicate effectively in English.
• A strong commitment to safety, quality, accuracy, and reliability.
• The ability to learn new tasks quickly and work effectively in multiple areas of the operation.
• The ability to work independently while contributing positively to a team environment.

Physical Requirements

This position requires the ability to lift up to 50 pounds, stand and walk for extended periods, bend, reach, push, pull, and move materials throughout the workday. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position.

Schedule: This is a full-time position.

Monday through Friday
8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.

Additional hours may be required based on business needs.

Why Join Baums Castorine?

At Baums Castorine, you'll become part of a team that values safety, collaboration, continuous improvement, and mutual respect. We believe in developing our employees through cross-training and providing opportunities to build new skills while contributing to a successful manufacturing operation. Every role plays an important part in serving our customers and supporting our continued success.

If you're looking for a stable career with a company that values hard work, teamwork, and a commitment to excellence, we'd love to hear from you.