Production Operator

USG; Delavan (WI); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

USG is seeking a Production Operator for a flex shift in Delavan, WI. Responsibilities include making equipment adjustments, quality checks, and routine maintenance. This entry-level position offers a starting wage of $20.80/hr with additional shift differentials, and provides opportunities for growth with multiple employee benefits such as medical insurance, a 401(k) match, and paid time off.

Benefits

Medical insurance options

401(k) Investment Plan with company match

Paid time off and holidays

Quarterly bonus potential

Qualifications

• Able to work safely in a manufacturing setting and follow all safety rules.
• Maintain high standards of cleanliness.
• Ability to learn plant equipment operation and use common hand tools.

Responsibilities

• Make equipment adjustments to meet specifications.
• Perform quality checks and record results.
• Conduct routine maintenance and equipment cleaning.

Skills

Computer skills

Good communication

Troubleshooting

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USG provided pay range

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Base pay range

$20.80/hr - $29.80/hr

Production Operator-Flex Shift

Hours: 11:00am-9:00pm

Starting Wage: $20.80 plus $3.00 Shift Differential- Flex Shift

Role & Responsibilities

• Responsible for making equipment adjustments to ensure proper specifications are met
• Responsible for performing quality checks and recording results.
• Responsible for changing settings on equipment during changeovers.
• Responsible for properly recording all production numbers into MDIS system.
• Responsible for performing some routine maintenance on equipment as well as regular equipment cleaning and set-up.
  
  

Qualifications & Requirements

• Able to work in a manufacturing setting in a safe manner and follow all plant safety rules and practices.
• Maintain a high standard for housekeeping within the work area.
• Computer skills needed for data entry and reporting.
• Process will involve quality data or require comments related to the production/loading operation. Recognize measurements that are outside of a specified range.
• Read measuring devices - standard tape measure down to 1/32"" and a micrometer down to 0.001"".
• Read and complete documented inspection procedures. Follow instructions on printed work orders to complete assigned tasks.
• Computer skills preferred to review or revise documents in Microsoft Office Programs. Navigate Microsoft Outlook for work related email.
• Ability to learn to operate plant equipment, familiar with common hand tools and how to properly use them (hammer, wrench, screwdrivers, pliers, putty knife, etc).
• Ability to troubleshoot minor issues within a process.
• Good communication skills needed with all co-workers.
• Recognize unsafe conditions or hazards within work area.
• Demonstrates the ability to cooperate with co-workers in areas of safety, quality, production, maintenance, and understands importance of completing assigned tasks and their relationship to other requirements.
• Able to learn procedures and retain information for continuous use.
• Ability to use on-line tools to monitor product specifications to ensure product compliance.
• Ability to make machine and process adjustments to ensure product is within required specifications.
• Trained in the safe operation of the forklift and all equipment associated with driving the forklift.
• Has received forklift certification, which is updated as required, or has the ability to acquire certification.
  
  

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

Headquartered in Chicago, we serve construction markets around the world with wall, ceiling, flooring, sheathing and roofing products that enable our customers to build the outstanding spaces where people live, work and play.

Our network of plants, mines, quarries and other facilities includes 49 manufacturing locations and over 7,500 employees across North America.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Management and Manufacturing

• Industries

  Wholesale Building Materials

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