Mill Production Operator 3rd Shift

USG Corporation•Cooper Township, IA

11d•$27 - $33•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, and predictable attendance.
Ability to follow safety procedures, recognize unsafe conditions or hazards within the work area and take directions from a supervisor.
People and results-oriented individual.
Computer skills needed for data entry and reporting.
Ability to use on-line tools to monitor product specifications to ensure product compliance.
Ability to learn equipment operation from instruction and self-study.
Ability to train under and complete all required MSHA and OSHA reporting and compliance requirements.
Able to work in a manufacturing setting in a safe manner and follow all plant safety rules and practices.
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.
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.
Ability to be trained in the safe operation of a front-end loader.

Nice To Haves

Possess skills to efficiently and safely operate Mill Mobile equipment, Calcining and Crushing Equipment from control screens and be able to evaluate mechanical problems with the equipment and communicate pertinent information and may service and make normal operating adjustments to equipment and report repair needs.
Possess the ability to use on-line tools to monitor product specifications to ensure product compliance and responsible for performing quality checks and recording results.
Possess computer skills needed for data entry and reporting. Process will involve quality data or require comments related to the production operation.
Possess skills to efficiently and safely operate over the road mobile equipment and maintain a valid CDL.
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.
Meet all the requirements of the necessary Functional Area(s) to advance.
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.