Production Operator Supply Chain

USG; Jacksonville (GA); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Vision coverage

Dental coverage

401(k) with match

Pension plan

Life insurance

Accident insurance

Legal insurance

Pet insurance

Bonuses

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Job summary

USG is seeking a forklift operator for its plant warehouse in Jacksonville, GA. The role emphasizes safe forklift operation, accurate order fulfillment, and strict data recording within the supply chain team.

The position requires basic maintenance skills, effective teamwork, and reliable attendance, with a shift that may include overtime or weekend work as needed. This is an on-site role in a manufacturing setting.

Qualifications

• Safely operate a forklift in a manufacturing setting.
• Inspect and troubleshoot the forklift to maximize availability.
• Interpret verbal instructions and written orders.
• Apply basic computer skills for data entry and reporting.
• Record shipping data accurately.
• Maintain basic maintenance skills to service equipment.
• Work well in a team and communicate effectively.
• Maintain regular, predictable attendance.

Responsibilities

• Adhere to 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.
• Active role in all plant safety and continuous improvement initiatives as required by supervision.
• Adaptable to scheduling requirements including shiftwork, overtime, weekends, etc. where applicable.

Skills

Forklift operation

Forklift inspection

Order interpretation

Data entry

Shipping data recording

Equipment maintenance

Teamwork

Attendance

Job description

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: 2nd (2:45pm-11pm)
• Department: Supply Chain

Rate of pay may be adjusted based on the qualifications and experience of the candidate.

Benefits and Perks

• 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.
• 401(k) Investment Plan with company match.
• Pension plan.
• Additional programs like life insurance, accident insurance, legal insurance, even pet insurance, just to name a few.
• Quarterly (hourly) / Annual (salary) bonus potential for all employees based on performance metrics tied to safety, quality, and productivity.
• Paid time off and paid holidays.

EOE including disability/veteran

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.

Headquartered in Chicago, we serve construction markets around the world with wall, ceiling, flooring, sheathing and roofing products that enable our customers to build the outstanding spaces where people live, work and play.

Our network of plants, mines, quarries and other facilities includes 49 manufacturing locations and over 7,500 employees across North America.