Production Operator

Usg; Red Wing (MN); On-site; USD 35,817 - 42,195; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) Matching

Pension

Up to Six Flex Days each year

Earned Vacation

Vacation Buy

Nine Paid Holidays

Six Weeks Paid Parental Leave

Annual Footwear Allowance

Education Assistance Program

Comprehensive Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance

Company Provided Short-Term Disability

Long Term Disability

Company Provided Life Insurance

Employee Assistance Program

Employee Discounts

Job summary

USG in Red Wing, Minnesota is seeking a Production Operator to join their team. This role involves operating production equipment, maintaining safety standards, and ensuring quality specifications are met. Candidates should possess strong teamwork, basic computer skills, and a commitment to safety. The position offers a salary range of $26/hour with potential for up to $30.63, along with a comprehensive benefits package. USG values innovation and quality in the construction industry, providing an excellent environment for growth.

Qualifications

• Commitment to working safely in a manufacturing setting.
• Ability to interpret verbal and written working instructions.
• Basic computer skills for data entry and reporting.
• Proficiency in taking measurements to verify product specifications.
• Basic maintenance skills with common hand tools.
• Strong teamwork and communication skills.
• Consistent and reliable attendance.

Responsibilities

• Prioritize safety and adhere to safety/housekeeping requirements.
• Operate production equipment and troubleshoot to meet specifications.
• Accurately record production data as required.
• Apply basic maintenance skills to service equipment.
• Operate mobile equipment, including forklifts.
• Participate in plant safety and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Adapt to scheduling requirements, including shift work and overtime.

Skills

Safety Commitment

Eagerness to Learn

Basic Computer Skills

Measurement Proficiency

Maintenance Knowledge

Teamwork

Reliable Attendance

Job description

Join USG – Build Your Future with Us

About USG

USG is an industry-leading manufacturer of building products and innovative solutions. Headquartered in Chicago, we serve construction markets around the world with award-winning ceiling, wall, flooring, sheathing, and roofing products that enable our customers to build outstanding spaces where people live, work and play. Our network of plants, mines, quarries, and other facilities includes 49 manufacturing locations and 7,000 employees across North America.

Since 1985, the Red Wing Plant has been a leader in the manufacturing of high-quality mineral fiber. This essential raw material plays a crucial role in the production of acoustic ceiling tiles, contributing to better sound insulation and improved acoustics in various spaces. With a robust production capacity, we are capable of producing approximately 100,000 tons of mineral fiber annually, ensuring a steady supply to meet the demands of our clients.

We are focused on continuing to be a community and industry leader for generations to come. You will work on key initiatives and build strong relationships across the company that will position USG for this growth into the future.

USG offers work‑life balance, promotion from within, exceptional benefits, and incredible long‑term career opportunities. Each year, we have hundreds of employees who celebrate milestone anniversaries with us. Be part of the team. It’s your world. Build it.

Benefits We Offer

• 401(k) Matching
• Pension
• Up to Six Flex Days each year
• Earned Vacation
• Vacation Buy
• Nine Paid Holidays
• Six Weeks Paid Parental Leave
• Annual Footwear Allowance
• Education Assistance Program
• Comprehensive Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Company Provided Short-Term Disability
• Long Term Disability
• Company Provided Life Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Employee Discounts

Job Title: Production Operator

Salary Range: $26/hour with potential to earn up to $30.63

Compensation: Potential for a $2.00 shift differential.

Schedule: 11pm to 7am

Qualifications & Requirements

• Safety Commitment: Commitment to working safely in a manufacturing setting and following all plant safety and housekeeping rules.
• Eagerness to Learn: Ability to interpret verbal and written working instructions effectively.
• Basic Computer Skills: Basic computer skills for data entry and reporting.
• Measurement Proficiency: Proficiency in taking measurements to verify product specifications.
• Maintenance Knowledge: Basic maintenance skills, including familiarity with common hand tools.
• Teamwork: Strong teamwork and communication skills.
• Reliable Attendance: Consistent and reliable attendance.

Role & Responsibilities

• Safety First: Prioritize safety and adhere to all safety/housekeeping requirements in a manufacturing setting.
• Operational Excellence: Operate production equipment, troubleshoot, and make necessary adjustments to ensure product and quality specifications are consistently met.
• Data Management: Accurately record production data and other results as required.
• Maintenance Skills: Apply basic maintenance skills to service equipment efficiently.
• Mobile Equipment Operation: Operate mobile equipment, including forklifts.
• Continuous Improvement: Actively participate in all plant safety and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Flexible Scheduling: Adapt to scheduling requirements, including shift work, overtime, and weekends.

Additional Information

Schedule: Fixed 8-hour shifts, including overnight, weekend, and overtime opportunities.

CORE VALUES

• Safety - Safety is the most important part of any job we do, in our plants and mines, and in our offices. At USG, no job is so urgent that it cannot be done safely.
• Quality - Everything we make, and everything we do, must be as good as it can be. Quality means that our products are not just well‑made but consistently well‑made. They must perform as promised every single time.
• Service - We have a commitment to our customers. We care about them, listen to them and work to anticipate their needs and solve their problems. Customer satisfaction is a priority for everyone in the organization.
• Efficiency - Efficient, low-cost production and delivery ensure a healthy bottom line. We have the most modern and most efficient production operations in this industry.
• Innovation - USG is responsible for a long list of innovations in the building materials industry. Through innovation, we will continue to find the better way to find solutions.
• Integrity - Integrity underlies all we do. We believe it is vital that the people who deal with us trust us, whether they are customers, suppliers, investors, co‑workers, or our neighbors in the communities in which we operate.
• Diversity - We operate in rich and colorful circles. The people who make up USG’s worldwide team come from every imaginable background. Our global reach extends to locations across the world. As an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to a culturally rich workforce, we’re proud of the diversity initiatives we’ve implemented to raise the quality of our work environment and employee well‑being. It’s a way of life that directly affects the success of our company.

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