Production Operator (Forklift)

USG; Danville (WA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

USG is seeking a Forklift Operator for the 3rd shift (10:30 pm – 6:45 am) in the Washingtonville - Supply Chain department. The starting pay rate is $23.48 - $30.32 per hour, with opportunities for overtime and advancement.

Responsibilities include loading/unloading, pulling and staging materials, recording shipping data, and performing basic forklift maintenance. The role emphasizes safety, teamwork, and reliable attendance in a plant warehouse setting.

Qualifications

• Safely operate a forklift in a plant warehouse.
• Inspect and troubleshoot forklift to maximize availability.
• Interpret verbal instructions and written customer orders.
• Accurately record shipping data.
• Maintain basic maintenance skills to service equipment.
• Demonstrate effective teamwork and communication.
• Maintain regular and predictable attendance.

Responsibilities

• Operate forklift to load/unload materials to trucks/railcars and from the production line.
• Pull, stage, load, and check materials per customer orders for timely shipment.
• Record shipping data and required documentation.
• Troubleshoot and perform basic maintenance on equipment.
• Participate in safety and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Adapt to scheduling requirements, including overtime and weekends as needed.

Skills

Forklift operation

Safety awareness

Data entry

Reading orders

Teamwork

Attendance

Job description

Forklift Operator

Shift: 3rd (10:30 pm – 6:45 am)

Starting payrate $23.48 - $30.32 per hour

Role & Responsibilities

• Adhere to all safety/housekeeping requirements within a plant warehouse setting.
• Use of forklift in the timely loading or unloading of finished product and raw materials to/from trucks/railcars, and from the production line.
• Interpret customer orders so as to pull, stage, load, and check materials in a manner that ensures accurate and timely shipment.
• Recording of shipping data and other results in the manner required.
• Troubleshoot and 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 safely operate a forklift in a manufacturing setting.
• Ability to inspect and troubleshoot the forklift to detect issues and maximize operational availability.
• Ability to interpret verbal instructions and written documents such as customer orders.
• Ability to apply basic computer skills required for data entry and reporting.
• Proficiency at accurately recording shipping data.
• Possess basic maintenance skills needed to help service equipment.
• Effective teamwork and communication skills needed with all co-workers.
• Maintain regular and predictable attendance.

Additional Information

• Shift: 3rd (10:30 pm – 6:45 am)
• Department: Washingtonville - Supply Chain

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