Production Operator

USG; New York; On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the construction materials industry is seeking a Production Operator for 1st, 2nd, and 3rd shifts in New York. Responsibilities include equipment adjustments, quality control, and routine maintenance. USG offers competitive pay, benefits, and a supportive work environment with opportunities for growth and development.

Benefits

Medical insurance options

401(k) Investment Plan with company match

Paid time off and paid holidays

Quarterly bonus potential based on metrics

Qualifications

• Ability to work in a safe manufacturing environment.
• Able to navigate Microsoft Outlook for emails.
• Trained in safe operation of the forklift.

Responsibilities

• Adjusting equipment to meet specifications.
• Performing quality checks and recording results.
• Changing settings during equipment changeovers.

Skills

Computer skills

Good communication

Troubleshooting

Ability to recognize unsafe conditions

Ability to learn procedures

Tools

Forklift operation

Common hand tools

Job description

Job Title: Production Operator

1st, 2nd & 3rd Shift PositionsAvailable

Hourly Pay: $20.80 +$3.00 Shift Differentialfor 2nd & 3rd 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

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 micrometerdown to 0.001"".
• Read and complete documented inspection procedures.
• Follow instructions on printed work orders to complete assigned tasks.
• Navigate Microsoft Outlook for work related email.
• Ability to learn and 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 are 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 the ability to acquire certification.

Additional Information:

• Shift: 3rd Shift
• Department: Moulding
• Pay Rate/Range: $20.80- $29.80

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