Forklift Operator

USG; Gypsum Township (KS); On-site; USD 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance options

Vision and dental coverage

401(k) with company match

Pension plan

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Bonus potential based on performance

Job summary

USG is actively seeking a Warehouse Loader/Forklift Operator to join our plant operations. You will load and unload materials using a forklift, pull and stage orders, and ensure accurate shipment through precise data entry and record-keeping.

The role emphasizes safety, reliability, and teamwork in a fast-paced environment. You will troubleshoot basic equipment, participate in safety and continuous improvement initiatives, and adapt to scheduling including potential overtime and weekends as

Qualifications

• Able to safely operate a forklift in a manufacturing setting.
• Able to inspect and troubleshoot the forklift to detect issues and maximize operational availability.
• Interpret verbal instructions and written documents such as customer orders.
• Apply basic computer skills required for data entry and reporting.
• Proficient at accurately recording shipping data.
• Possess basic maintenance skills needed to help service equipment.
• Demonstrate effective teamwork and communication with coworkers.
• Maintain regular and predictable attendance.

Responsibilities

• Adhere to safety/housekeeping requirements within a plant warehouse.
• Use forklift to load/unload finished products and raw materials to/from trucks/railcars and production lines.
• Interpret orders to pull, stage, load, and check materials for timely shipment.
• Record shipping data and related results as required.
• Troubleshoot and perform basic maintenance to service equipment.
• Support plant safety and continuous improvement initiatives as directed.
• Be adaptable to scheduling including shift work, overtime, and weekends when needed.

Skills

Forklift operation

Forklift inspection

Order interpretation

Data entry

Shipping records

Basic maintenance

Teamwork

Attendance

Job description

Role & Responsibilities

• Adhere to all safety/housekeeping requirements within a plant warehouse setting.
• Use of forklift in the timely loading or unloading of finished product and raw materials to/from trucks/railcars, and from the production line.
• Interpret customer orders so as to pull, stage, load, and check materials in a manner that ensures accurate and timely shipment.
• Recording of shipping data and other results in the manner required.
• Troubleshoot and apply basic maintenance skills to help service equipment.
• Expected to take an active role in all plant safety and continuous improvement initiatives as required by supervision.
• Adaptable to scheduling requirements including shiftwork, assignment of overtime, working weekends, etc. where applicable.

Qualifications & Requirements

• Able to safely operate a forklift in a manufacturing setting.
• Ability to inspect and troubleshoot the forklift to detect issues and maximize operational availability.
• Ability to interpret verbal instructions and written documents such as customer orders.
• Ability to apply basic computer skills required for data entry and reporting.
• Proficiency at accurately recording shipping data.
• Possess basic maintenance skills needed to help service equipment.
• Effective teamwork and communication skills needed with all co-workers.
• Maintain regular and predictable attendance.

Additional Information

• Shift: TBD
• Department: Loading
• Hourly Rate: $25.15-32.75

Rate of pay may be adjusted based on the qualifications and experience of the candidate.

USG employees enjoy a number of benefit options for themselves and their families. These include two medical insurance options, as well as vision and dental coverage. The cost of these optional programs varies based on coverage level - employees generally pay 25% of the monthly premium cost, USG pays the rest. These coverage options are offered on the first day of employment with no waiting period.

Additionally, USG employees enjoy both a 401(k) Investment Plan with company match and a pension plan. Beyond these main features, employees may also choose from a number of additional programs like life insurance, accident insurance, legal insurance, even pet insurance, just to name a few. USG also offers Quarterly (hourly) / Annual (salary) bonus potential for all employees based on performance metrics tied to safety, quality, and productivity. USG also provides employees with paid time off and paid holidays.

Since 1902, Chicago-based USG has been a leader in producing innovative, award-winning products and systems to build everything from major commercial developments and residential housing to home improvements. USG's employees are committed to the highest levels of customer satisfaction and quality in everything we do. Our steadfast commitment to the company's core business values – innovation, quality, integrity, service, diversity, efficiency and safety – have helped us become the company we are today.

EOE including disability/veteran

Headquartered in Chicago, we serve construction markets around the world with wall, ceiling, flooring, sheathing and roofing products that enable our customers to build the outstanding spaces where people live, work and play.

Our network of plants, mines, quarries and other facilities includes 49 manufacturing locations and over 7,500 employees across North America.