Production Operator - Mill 3rd Shift

USG Corporation • Fort Dodge, IA

26d • $27 - $31 • 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. Roles and Responsibilities: This posting is for an entry level position(s) in the Mill Department. Qualified candidates must have a good work ethic, acceptable job performance, and predictable attendance to apply. Qualified candidates shall demonstrate the ability to follow safety procedures, recognize unsafe conditions or hazards within the work area and take directions from a supervisor. Safety procedures must also be developed 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. Must be a people and results-oriented individual who incorporates and emphasizes safety and quality in all aspects of the daily work environment Must 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. Must 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. Must possess computer skills needed for data entry and reporting. Process will involve quality data or require comments related to the production operation. Must be willing and able to learn equipment operation from instruction and self-study. Must possess skills to efficiently and safely operate over the road mobile equipment and maintain a valid CDL. An operator is trained at each Operating level and must meet all the requirements of the necessary Functional Area(s) to advance. Functional Areas are defined as smaller non-production support tasks or equipment. Must be able to train under and complete all required MSHA and OSHA reporting and compliance requirements and be able to follow OSHA and MSHA regulations. Must be willing to work nights and weekends and be available for overtime and call-ins as required. Must be willing to participate in workplace organization and 5S Initiatives Must have the willingness to support and/or participate on continuous improvement projects.

Requirements

• Good work ethic
• Acceptable job performance
• Predictable attendance
• 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.
• 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.

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
• Follow safety procedures
• Recognize unsafe conditions or hazards within the work area
• Take directions from a supervisor
• 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 recording results
• Data entry and reporting
• Learn equipment operation from instruction and self-study
• Operate over the road mobile equipment and maintain a valid CDL
• 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

Benefits

• USG employees enjoy a number of benefit options for themselves and their families. These include two medical insurance options, as well as vision and dental coverage.
• USG employees enjoy both a 401(k) Investment Plan with company match and a pension plan.
• employees may also choose from a number of additional programs like life insurance, accident insurance, legal insurance, even pet insurance, just to name a few.
• USG also offers Quarterly (hourly) / Annual (salary) bonus potential for all employees based on performance metrics tied to safety, quality, and productivity.
• USG also provides employees with paid time off and paid holidays.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Nonmetallic Mineral Product Manufacturing
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees