Production Operator

Usg; United States; Hybrid; USD 32,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

USG is seeking a Production Operator for the night shift (6pm - 6am) starting at $23.00 per hour. The role involves operating production equipment, maintaining safety standards, and recording production data.

Candidates should be able to learn to troubleshoot equipment and perform basic maintenance, with a strong emphasis on teamwork and attendance. USG offers a range of benefits and opportunities for OT and advancement within a long-standing Chicago-based company renowned for its quality

Qualifications

• Able to work in a manufacturing setting safely 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 to verify product is within specifications.
• Possess basic maintenance skills, including familiarity with common hand tools.
• Effective teamwork and communication skills with 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 results as required.
• Apply basic maintenance skills to service equipment.
• Actively participate in plant safety and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Adapt to scheduling requirements including shiftwork, overtime, weekends, etc.

Skills

Safety compliance

Troubleshooting

Data recording

Basic maintenance

Shift flexibility

Teamwork

Attendance

Tools

Hammer

Wrench

Screwdrivers

Pliers

Putty knife

Job description

Production Operator:

Night shift, 6pm - 6am

Starting hourly payrate $23.00 per hour.

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: TBD
• Department: Shoals- Board Line #1
• Pay Rate/Range: 23.00-27.30

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