Forklift Operator - 3-Shift Warehouse Specialist

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

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.