Forklift Operator

USG Corporation • Rainier, OR

75d

About The Position

The Supply Chain Operator (Forklift) works in a plant warehouse setting and uses a forklift to move finished products and raw materials to and from trucks, railcars, and the production line. The role involves interpreting customer orders, preparing and checking materials for accurate and timely shipment, recording shipping data, and helping service equipment through basic troubleshooting and maintenance. The operator is expected to follow safety and housekeeping requirements and participate in plant safety and continuous improvement initiatives. The schedule is rotating 12-hour shifts, 7 a.m. to 7 p.m., rotating weekly, with adaptability to overtime and weekend work where applicable. The hourly pay is $27.00, with the rate potentially adjusted based on candidate qualifications and experience.

Requirements

• Ability to safely operate a forklift in a manufacturing setting.
• Ability to inspect and troubleshoot a forklift to detect issues and maximize operational availability.
• Ability to interpret verbal instructions and written documents, such as customer orders.
• Basic computer skills for data entry and reporting.
• Proficiency in accurately recording shipping data.
• Basic maintenance skills to help service equipment.
• Effective teamwork and communication skills with co-workers.
• Regular and predictable attendance.

Responsibilities

• Adhere to safety and housekeeping requirements in a plant warehouse setting.
• Operate a forklift to load and unload finished products and raw materials to and from trucks, railcars, and the production line in a timely manner.
• Interpret customer orders to pull, stage, load, and check materials for accurate and timely shipment.
• Record shipping data and other results as required.
• Troubleshoot equipment and apply basic maintenance skills to help service it.
• 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.
• Maintain regular and predictable attendance.

Benefits

• Two medical insurance options, available from the first day of employment with no waiting period.
• Vision insurance.
• Dental insurance.
• 401(k) Investment Plan with company match.
• Pension plan.
• Life insurance.
• Accident insurance.
• Legal insurance.
• 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