Production Operator Mill / Packing

Usg; Gypsum (CO); On-site; USD 48,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance options

Vision and dental coverage

401(k) with company match

Pension plan

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Bonus potential

Job summary

USG seeks a plant operator to run stucco drying and calcining equipment, monitor processes, and respond to upsets to minimize hazards and quality issues. The role requires operating auxiliary machinery like front-end loaders and trucks, along with routine maintenance tasks.

You will be expected to follow all safety rules, read JSA/VWI documents, and perform housekeeping to keep the area clean. Overtime and flexible scheduling may be required to meet customer demand.

Qualifications

• Must follow all plant, department and safety rules.
• Must read and understand JSA/VWI for this area.
• Must be trained to safely follow LOTO and Confined Space procedures for all equipment.

Responsibilities

• Operate stucco drying equipment.
• Operate calcining equipment.
• Identify upset conditions and respond to minimize hazards and quality deviations.
• Operate front-end loaders and dump truck.
• Perform routine maintenance on equipment.
• Participate in plant safety and continuous improvement initiatives.

Skills

Safety compliance

Equipment operation

Team communication

Attendance reliability

Tools

LOTO procedures

Confined Space

Job description

Role & Responsibilities

• Responsible for operating stucco drying equipment.
• Responsible for operating calcining equipment.
• Responsible for identifying upset conditions and responding as to minimize safety hazards, stucco quality deviations, equipment damage and delay.
• Responsible for operating the front-end loaders and dump truck.
• Responsible for performing some routine maintenance on equipment.
• Expected to take an active role in all plant safety and continuous improvement initiatives, as required by supervision.

Qualifications & Requirements

• Must be able to understand and follow all Plant, Department, and specific job safety rules for this functional area.
• Must have read and understand all applicable JSA/VWI for this functional area.
• Must be trained and be able to safely follow LOTO and Confined Space procedures for all equipment in this functional area, as well as any other model programs that apply.
• Must be able to perform the essential physical requirements of this functional area.
• Must have regular and predictable attendance, including mandatory overtime and flexible scheduling to meet customer demand as required.
• Must be able to understand and communicate basic reading, writing, mathematics, and measurements.
• Must be able to perform all housekeeping requirements for this area and any others as required to maintain a clean work area.
• Must have the ability to learn all operations in the Mill Packing Area.

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