Forklift Operator - Sweetwater

Usg; Sweetwater (TX); On-site; USD 37,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) Plan with company match

Pension plan

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Job summary

USG is seeking a Production Operator (Forklift) in Texas to safely operate a forklift, load/unload products, and pull, stage, and ship materials according to customer orders. The role requires basic maintenance know-how and accurate data entry while maintaining strong teamwork and attendance.

The position is on a rotating 8-hour shift (6am–2pm, 2pm–10pm, 10pm–6am) within the Supply Chain department, with pay at $27.50 per hour plus bonus potential and comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• Able to safely operate a forklift in a manufacturing setting.
• Ability to interpret verbal instructions and written documents such as customer orders.
• Proficiency at accurately recording shipping data.
• 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.
• 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

Data entry

Teamwork

Attendance

Maintenance basics

Job description

Job Title: Production Operator (Forklift)

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