Production Operator

USG Corporation

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About The Position

The Production Operator works in a manufacturing setting, operating production equipment and troubleshooting or adjusting it as needed to meet product and quality specifications. The role includes recording production data, applying basic maintenance skills to service equipment, and taking an active role in plant safety and continuous improvement initiatives. The schedule rotates every two weeks between day and night shifts: 6:45 a.m.–7:00 p.m. and 6:45 p.m.–7:00 a.m. The position may require overtime and weekend work as scheduling needs dictate. Starting pay is $26.85–$34.32 per hour; the rate may be adjusted based on the candidate’s qualifications and experience.

USG offers employees medical insurance options, vision and dental coverage, a 401(k) investment plan with company match, a pension plan, optional additional insurance programs, performance-based bonus potential, paid time off, and paid holidays. Insurance coverage options are available on the first day of employment with no waiting period. Employees generally pay 25% of the monthly premium cost for the optional medical, vision, and dental coverage, with USG paying the remainder.

Requirements

• Ability to work safely in a manufacturing setting and follow plant safety and housekeeping rules.
• Ability to learn to operate and troubleshoot plant equipment.
• Ability to interpret verbal and written work instructions.
• Basic computer skills for data entry and reporting.
• Ability to take measurements to verify that products meet specifications.
• Basic maintenance skills, including familiarity with common hand tools and their proper use, such as hammers, wrenches, screwdrivers, pliers, and putty knives.
• Effective teamwork and communication skills with coworkers.
• Regular and predictable attendance.

Responsibilities

• Follow all safety and housekeeping requirements in the manufacturing setting.
• Operate production equipment, troubleshoot issues, and make adjustments to meet product and quality specifications.
• Record production data and other results as required.
• Apply basic maintenance skills to help service equipment.
• Participate actively in plant safety and continuous improvement initiatives as required by supervision.
• Adapt to scheduling requirements, including shift work, assigned overtime, and weekend work where applicable.
• Maintain regular and predictable attendance.

Benefits

• Two medical insurance options
• Vision coverage
• Dental coverage
• 401(k) Investment Plan with company match
• Pension plan
• Optional life insurance
• Optional accident insurance
• Optional legal insurance
• Optional pet insurance
• Quarterly bonus potential for hourly employees based on safety, quality, and productivity metrics
• Paid time off
• Paid holidays

What This Job Offers

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