Forklift Operator

Usg; Sweetwater (TX); On-site; USD 31,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Vision & Dental

401(k) with company match

Pension plan

Paid time off & holidays

Job summary

USG, a Chicago-based leader in building products, seeks a Warehouse Forklift Operator for its Sweetwater, TX plant. You will safely operate a forklift, load/unload materials, interpret orders, and ensure accurate shipments while upholding safety standards.

The role is full-time with rotating shifts and offers a competitive $27.50 per hour pay plus comprehensive benefits including medical, vision, dental, a 401(k) with company match, a pension plan, paid time off, and holidays.

Qualifications

• Able to safely operate a forklift in a manufacturing setting.
• Inspect and troubleshoot forklift to detect issues and maximize operation.
• Interpret verbal instructions and written customer orders.
• Apply basic computer skills for data entry and reporting.
• Proficiently record shipping data accurately.
• Basic maintenance skills to service equipment.
• Effective teamwork and communication with co-workers.
• Maintain regular and predictable attendance.

Responsibilities

• Adhere to safety/housekeeping requirements in plant warehouse.
• Operate forklift for loading/unloading to/from trucks/railcars.
• Interpret orders to pull, stage, load, and check materials for shipment.
• Record shipping data and other results as required.
• Troubleshoot and perform basic maintenance on equipment.
• Participate in plant safety and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Adapt to rotating shifts, overtime, weekends as scheduled.

Skills

Forklift operation

Inspect troubleshoot forklift

Interpret orders

Data entry

Record shipping data

Maintenance basics

Teamwork & communication

Attendance

Tools

Data entry software

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: Rotating shift, 8 hours, 6am – 2pm, 2pm – 10pm, 10pm – 6am.


• Department: Supply Chain


• Pay Rate/Range: $27.50/hr

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