Forklift Operator - Safe, Efficient Loads | Flexible Shifts

Usg; Gypsum (CO); On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Vision insurance

Dental coverage

401(k) with company match

Pension plan

Paid time off and holidays

Job summary

USG is seeking a warehouse associate in our Colorado plant to safely operate a forklift, load and unload materials, and ensure accurate shipment of finished goods and raw materials.

You will interpret customer orders, record shipping data, and assist with basic maintenance and data entry while supporting safety and continuous improvement initiatives.

USG offers medical, vision and dental coverage, a 401(k) plan with company match, a pension option, paid time off and holidays, and other benefits.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• Adhere to 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.
• Active participation in plant safety and continuous improvement initiatives as required by supervision.
• Adaptable to scheduling requirements including shiftwork, overtime, weekends, etc.

Skills

Forklift operation

Safety awareness

Teamwork

Basic computer skills

Attention to detail

Attendance reliability

Job description

USG is seeking a warehouse associate in our Colorado plant to safely operate a forklift, load and unload materials, and ensure accurate shipment of finished goods and raw materials.

You will interpret customer orders, record shipping data, and assist with basic maintenance and data entry while supporting safety and continuous improvement initiatives.

USG offers medical, vision and dental coverage, a 401(k) plan with company match, a pension option, paid time off and holidays, and other benefits.