Mill Operator

USG Corporation; Village of Washingtonville (NY); On-site; USD 27,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Vision insurance

Dental insurance

401(k) with company match

Pension plan

Paid time off

Job summary

USG Corporation seeks a Mill Operator for our New York facility. The role operates production equipment, adheres to safety rules, records data, and participates in continuous improvement initiatives.

The schedule features a 12-hour rotating shift (6:45am–7:00pm / 6:45pm–7:00am) with overtime and weekend work as needed. Starting hourly pay is $23.48, with comprehensive benefits including medical, vision, dental, a 401(k) with company match, a pension plan, paid time off and holidays.

Qualifications

• Able to work in a manufacturing setting, including significant stair climbing, in a safe manner and follow all plant safety and housekeeping rules.
• Ability to learn to operate and troubleshoot plant equipment.
• Ability to interpret verbal and written work instructions.
• Ability to apply basic computer skills required for data entry and reporting.
• Ability to operate heavy machinery (front loader, excavator, skid steer).
• Possess basic maintenance skills, including familiarity with common hand tools and how to properly use them (Hammer, wrench, screwdrivers, pliers, putty knife, shovel, broom, etc.).
• Effective teamwork and communication skills needed with all co-workers.
• Maintain regular and predictable attendance.

Responsibilities

• Operate production equipment, including troubleshooting and adjustments to ensure product and quality specifications are met.
• Record production data and other results in the manner required.
• Apply basic maintenance skills to help service equipment.
• Adhere to safety/housekeeping requirements within a manufacturing setting.
• Participate in plant safety and continuous improvement initiatives as required by supervision.
• Adaptable to scheduling requirements including shiftwork, overtime, and weekends.

Skills

Safety awareness

Data entry

Teamwork

Troubleshooting

Attendance reliability

Tools

Front loader

Excavator

Skid steer

Job description

Mill Operator

Schedule, 12-hour monthly rotation, 6:45am - 7pm/ 6:45pm - 7am.

Starting hourly payrate $23.48.

Role & Responsibilities:

• Adhere to all safety/housekeeping requirements within a manufacturing setting.
• Responsible for operating production equipment, including troubleshooting and making the necessary adjustments to ensure product and quality specifications are met.
• Recording of production data and other results in the manner required.
• 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 work in a manufacturing setting, including significant stair climbing, in a safe manner and follow all plant safety and housekeeping rules.
• Ability to learn to operate and troubleshoot plant equipment.
• Ability to interpret verbal and written work instructions.
• Ability to apply basic computer skills required for data entry and reporting.
• Ability to operate heavy machinery (front loader, excavator, skid steer).
• Possess basic maintenance skills, including familiarity with common hand tools and how to properly use them (Hammer, wrench, screwdrivers, pliers, putty knife, shovel, broom, etc.).
• Effective teamwork and communication skills needed with all co-workers.
• Maintain regular and predictable attendance.

Additional Information:

• Shift: 12-hour rotating
• Department: Mill

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