Forklift Operator: Safe Loading, Data-Driven Shipping

Usg; Gypsum (CO); Hybrid; USD 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Vision coverage

Dental coverage

401(k) plan

Pension plan

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Performance bonuses

Job summary

USG is seeking a forklift operator at our Colorado loading department. You will safely operate a forklift, load/unload materials, interpret orders, and record shipping data with accuracy. The role includes basic maintenance, safety participation, and potential overtime with weekend shifts based on production needs.

We value reliability, teamwork, and adherence to safety standards in a manufacturing plant environment, with competitive hourly compensation and 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 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.

Skills

Forklift operation

Forklift inspection

Interpret orders

Data entry

Shipping data record

Equipment maintenance

Teamwork & communication

Attendance reliability

Tools

Computer skills

Job description

USG is seeking a forklift operator at our Colorado loading department. You will safely operate a forklift, load/unload materials, interpret orders, and record shipping data with accuracy. The role includes basic maintenance, safety participation, and potential overtime with weekend shifts based on production needs.

We value reliability, teamwork, and adherence to safety standards in a manufacturing plant environment, with competitive hourly compensation and benefits.