Forklift Operator

USG Corporation

10d • Onsite

About The Position

The Forklift Operator works in a plant warehouse setting and is responsible for safely moving finished products and raw materials between trucks and the production line. The role involves interpreting customer orders, accurately pulling and staging materials, loading shipments, recording shipping information, and helping maintain equipment. The operator is also expected to participate in plant safety and continuous improvement initiatives and adapt to applicable scheduling requirements, including shift work, overtime, and weekends.

Requirements

• Able to safely operate a forklift in a manufacturing setting.
• Able to inspect and troubleshoot a forklift to detect issues and maximize operational availability.
• Able to interpret verbal instructions and written documents such as customer orders.
• Basic computer skills for data entry and reporting.
• Able to accurately record shipping data.
• Able to take measurements to verify products are within specifications.
• Basic maintenance skills to help service equipment.
• Effective teamwork and communication skills with coworkers.
• Maintain regular and predictable attendance.
• Familiarity with warehousing procedures.

Responsibilities

• Follow all safety and housekeeping requirements in the plant warehouse.
• Operate a forklift to load and unload finished products and raw materials to and from trucks 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.
• Participate in plant safety and continuous improvement initiatives as required by supervision.
• Load flatbeds, vans, and hub containers.
• Adapt to scheduling requirements, including shift work, overtime, and weekend work where applicable.

Benefits

• Two medical insurance options, with coverage available on the first day of employment and no waiting period.
• Vision coverage.
• Dental coverage.
• 401(k) Investment Plan with company match.
• Pension plan.
• Optional life, accident, legal, and 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