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Gehl Foods

Utility Operator | 2nd Operator

Walterboro, SC

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Seniority
Mid level
Country
US
Work mode
On-site / unstated
First seen by hirly
29 Sept 2026

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Description

  • Now Hiring: Utility Operator
  • Shift/Schedule: 2nd Shift/2pm - 10:30pm
  • Pay: Base + Shift Differential = $21/hour (+ based on experience)

Why join our team?

  • Need cash before payday? We’ve got you covered with on demand pay
  • Competitive hourly rate
  • Quarterly bonuses (based on team achievement and up to 5% of wages)
  • Full benefits package – medical, dental, vision & 401(k) match
  • Generous PTO & holidays
  • Growth opportunities to expand skillsets and enhance career
  • Amazing team & culture focused on: Communication | Community Involvement | Wellness | Employee Activities

Other Benefits & Programs We Offer:

  • Full-time & stable hours – no seasonal cuts!
  • Referral bonus program
  • Tuition reimbursement
  • HSA Medical plan option with annual company contribution
  • Perks at Work – discounts on shopping, travel & more
  • Proven continued business growth for future opportunities

What You’ll Do

  • Work with cross functional production teams and provide coverage to various lines or processes
  • Makes proper hook-ups and line set-up activities for starting and operating lines
  • Organizes and executes rework
  • Ensure line communication boards are filled out
  • Trains new team members on-line operation, including equipment and control system operation, documentation and sampling requirements
  • Responsible for troubleshooting and communicating production issues to Supervisor
  • Safely operates a forklift in order to keep assigned work area supplied with necessary production materials
  • Audits line staff’s paperwork to ensure paperwork is filled out accurately and in real time

What You’ll Need

  • 3 years of manufacturing experience, ideally in a food, process, high-speed packaging or Form-Fill-Seal industry
  • Previous forklift experience
  • Technical knowledge of aseptic processes, equipment and products
  • High school diploma or equivalent
  • Ability to interpret, communicate and execute plans or instructions in a time sensitive manner with limited direction and resources
  • Ability to work in a fast-paced environment (stand for 8+ hours and lift up to 55 lbs)
  • Team-player mindset who shows up on time and ready to work

About Us

Gehl Foods is a fast-growing food and beverage manufacturer, known for ready-to-serve products like nacho cheese and protein shakes—no refrigeration needed! We lead with safety, quality, and teamwork in everything we do.

Feed your future at gehlfoodandbeverage.com

Gehl Foods is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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