Mill Production Operator 3rd Shift

USG Corporation•Fort Dodge, IA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Mill Operator position is a challenging opportunity for a motivated individual to demonstrate their ability to multitask, work as a team and use their leadership skills within fast-paced Gypsum Mill environment. Reporting to the Mill Supervisor, the successful candidate will conduct the daily operations of the Mill, assist in the implementation of safety programs and maintain/contribute to production levels for the calcining and processing of gypsum. This posting is for an entry level position(s) in the Mill Department.

Requirements

Good work ethic.
Acceptable job performance.
Predictable attendance.
Ability to follow safety procedures.
Ability to recognize unsafe conditions or hazards within the work area.
Ability to take directions from a supervisor.
People and results-oriented individual.
Skills to efficiently and safely operate Mill Mobile equipment, Calcining and Crushing Equipment from control screens.
Ability to evaluate mechanical problems with the equipment and communicate pertinent information.
Ability to service and make normal operating adjustments to equipment and report repair needs.
Ability to use on-line tools to monitor product specifications to ensure product compliance.
Ability to perform quality checks and record results.
Computer skills needed for data entry and reporting.
Ability to learn equipment operation from instruction and self-study.
Skills to efficiently and safely operate over the road mobile equipment.
Valid CDL.
Ability to train under and complete all required MSHA and OSHA reporting and compliance requirements.
Ability to follow OSHA and MSHA regulations.
Willingness to work nights and weekends.
Availability for overtime and call-ins as required.
Willingness to participate in workplace organization and 5S Initiatives.
Willingness to support and/or participate on continuous improvement projects.
Able to work in a manufacturing setting in a safe manner.
Follow all plant safety rules and practices.
Maintain a high standard for housekeeping within the work area.
Computer skills needed for data entry and reporting.
Read and complete documented inspection procedures.
Follow instructions on printed work orders to complete assigned tasks.
Familiar with common hand tools and how to properly use them (hammer, wrench, screwdrivers, pliers, putty knife, etc.).
Demonstrate the ability to cooperate with co-workers in areas of safety, quality, production/maintenance, and understand the importance of completing assigned tasks and their relationship to other requirements.
Trained or have the ability to be trained in the safe operation of a front-end loader.

Responsibilities

Conduct the daily operations of the Mill.
Assist in the implementation of safety programs.
Maintain/contribute to production levels for the calcining and processing of gypsum.
Develop safety procedures through utilization of VWI’s/JSA’s, annual refresher training in qualified areas, Equipment lockout Analysis, Confined Space Entry Analysis, Interactive Video training or other available programs.
Incorporate and emphasize safety and quality in all aspects of the daily work environment.
Efficiently and safely operate Mill Mobile equipment, Calcining and Crushing Equipment from control screens.
Evaluate mechanical problems with the equipment and communicate pertinent information.
Service and make normal operating adjustments to equipment and report repair needs.
Use on-line tools to monitor product specifications to ensure product compliance.
Perform quality checks and record results.
Perform data entry and reporting using computer skills.
Learn equipment operation from instruction and self-study.
Efficiently and safely operate over the road mobile equipment and maintain a valid CDL.
Train under and complete all required MSHA and OSHA reporting and compliance requirements.
Follow OSHA and MSHA regulations.
Participate in workplace organization and 5S Initiatives.
Support and/or participate on continuous improvement projects.
Maintain a high standard for housekeeping within the work area.
Read and complete documented inspection procedures.
Follow instructions on printed work orders to complete assigned tasks.
Cooperate with co-workers in areas of safety, quality, production/maintenance, and understand the importance of completing assigned tasks and their relationship to other requirements.
Be trained or have the ability to be trained in the safe operation of a front-end loader.

Benefits

Two medical insurance options.
Vision coverage.
Dental coverage.
401(k) Investment Plan with company match.
Pension plan.
Life insurance.
Accident insurance.
Legal insurance.
Pet insurance.
Quarterly (hourly) / Annual (salary) bonus potential for all employees based on performance metrics tied to safety, quality, and productivity.
Paid time off.
Paid holidays.