Production Operator - Board - 5

USG Corporation•Danville, PA

24d•$23 - $30

About The Position

USG is hiring a Production Operator in its Production - Board department. The role involves operating production equipment in a manufacturing setting, troubleshooting and adjusting equipment to meet product and quality specifications, recording production data, and applying basic maintenance skills to service equipment. The operator is expected to follow safety and housekeeping requirements and take part in plant safety and continuous improvement initiatives as required by supervision. The position follows an 8-hour rotating schedule: 6 a.m.–2 p.m., 2 p.m.–10 p.m., and 10 p.m.–6 a.m. Shifts rotate every two weeks, with huddles starting 15 minutes before each shift. The role requires adaptability to shiftwork, overtime assignments, and weekend work where applicable. Starting pay is $23.48–$30.32 per hour; the rate may be adjusted based on the candidate’s qualifications and experience. USG offers employees and their families medical insurance options, vision and dental coverage, a 401(k) Investment Plan with company match, a pension plan, and additional optional programs including life, accident, legal, and pet insurance. Employees may also be eligible for performance-based quarterly bonuses for hourly employees, paid time off, and paid holidays. Medical, vision, and dental coverage options are offered on the first day of employment with no waiting period; employees generally pay 25% of the monthly premium cost, 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.
Proficiency in taking measurements as needed to verify that product meets specifications.
Basic maintenance skills, including familiarity with common hand tools and their proper use.
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.
Use basic maintenance skills to help service equipment.
Take an active role in plant safety and continuous improvement initiatives as required by supervision.
Adapt to scheduling requirements, including shiftwork, overtime assignments, and weekend work where applicable.