Production Operator

USG; Sweetwater (OK); On-site; USD 31,254 - 44,513; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Vision and dental coverage

401(k) with company match

Pension plan

Paid time off and holidays

Job summary

USG is hiring for a manufacturing operator in Oklahoma, Sweetwater. The role involves operating production equipment, troubleshooting to meet product and quality specs, and recording data in the required format.

You will apply basic maintenance skills, participate in safety and continuous improvement efforts, and adapt to rotating shifts, including weekends as needed. Ideal candidates can learn to interpret instructions, use basic computer tools for data entry, and maintain regular attendance

Qualifications

• Able to work in a manufacturing setting 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.
• Proficiency at taking measurements as needed to verify product is within specifications.
• Possess basic maintenance skills, including familiarity with common hand tools and how to properly use them.
• Effective teamwork and communication skills needed with all co-workers.
• Maintain regular and predictable attendance.

Responsibilities

• Adhere to all safety/housekeeping requirements within a manufacturing setting.
• Operate production equipment, troubleshoot and adjust to meet product and quality specs.
• Record production data and other results as required.
• Apply basic maintenance skills to help service equipment.
• Participate in plant safety and continuous improvement initiatives as required by supervision.
• Adapt to shiftwork, overtime, weekends, etc. where applicable.

Skills

Safety awareness

Troubleshooting

Data entry

Basic maintenance

Teamwork

Attendance reliability

Tools

Hammer

Wrench

Screwdrivers

Pliers

Putty knife

Job description

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 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.
• Proficiency at taking measurements as needed to verify product is within specifications.
• Possess basic maintenance skills, including familiarity with common hand tools and how to properly use them (Hammer, wrench, screwdrivers, pliers, putty knife, etc.).
• 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: #3 Board, Loading
• 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.

EOE including disability/veteran