Forklift Operator

USG Corporation • Bridgeport, AL

48d

About The Position

The Forklift Operator works in a plant warehouse setting and uses a forklift to load and unload finished products and raw materials to and from trucks, railcars, and the production line. The role involves interpreting customer orders, pulling and staging materials, checking and loading shipments accurately and on time, and recording shipping data and other results. The operator also troubleshoots equipment and applies basic maintenance skills, follows safety and housekeeping requirements, and participates in plant safety and continuous improvement initiatives as required by supervision. The posted schedule is Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. The starting hourly pay rate is $22.38 and may be adjusted based on qualifications and experience.

Requirements

• Ability to safely operate a forklift in a manufacturing setting.
• Ability to inspect and troubleshoot a forklift to detect issues and maximize operational availability.
• Ability to interpret verbal instructions and written documents such as customer orders.
• Basic computer skills for data entry and reporting.
• Proficiency in accurately recording shipping data.
• Basic maintenance skills to help service equipment.
• Effective teamwork and communication skills with coworkers.
• Regular and predictable attendance.

Responsibilities

• Follow all safety and housekeeping requirements in a plant warehouse setting.
• Operate a forklift to load and unload finished products and raw materials to and from trucks, railcars, and the production line in a timely manner.
• Interpret customer orders to pull, stage, load, and check materials for accurate and timely shipment.
• Record shipping data and other results as required.
• Troubleshoot equipment and apply basic maintenance skills to help service it.
• Take an active role in plant safety and continuous improvement initiatives as required by supervision.
• Adapt to scheduling requirements, including shiftwork, overtime, and weekend work where applicable.
• Maintain regular and predictable attendance.

Benefits

• Two medical insurance options, with coverage offered from the first day of employment and no waiting period.
• Vision insurance.
• Dental insurance.
• 401(k) Investment Plan with company match.
• Pension plan.
• Life insurance.
• Accident insurance.
• Legal insurance.
• Pet insurance.
• Quarterly bonus potential for hourly employees based on safety, quality, and productivity performance metrics.
• Paid time off.
• Paid holidays.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed