Production Operator

Overview

Production Operator

• Responsible for making equipment adjustments to ensure proper specifications are met.
• Responsible for performing quality checks and recording results.
• Responsible for changing settings on equipment during changeovers.
• Responsible for properly recording all production numbers into MDIS system.
• Responsible for performing some routine maintenance on equipment.

• 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.
• Computer skills needed for data entry and reporting.
• Process will involve quality data or require comments related to the production/loading operation.
• Read and complete documented inspection procedures.
• Follow instructions on printed work orders to complete assigned tasks.
• Navigate Microsoft Outlook for work related email.
• Ability to learn to operate plant equipment.
• Familiar with common hand tools and how to properly use them.
• Ability to troubleshoot minor issues within a process.
• Good communication skills needed with all co-workers.
• Recognize unsafe conditions or hazards within work area.
• Demonstrates the ability to cooperate with co-workers in areas of safety, quality, production/maintenance, and understands importance of completing assigned tasks and their relationship to other requirements.
• Able to learn procedures and retain information for continuous use.
• Ability to use on-line tools to monitor product specifications to ensure product compliance.
• Ability to make machine and process adjustments to ensure product is within required specifications.
• Trained in the safe operation of the forklift and all equipment associated with driving the forklift.
• Has received forklift certification, which is updated as required, or has the ability to acquire certification.
• Ability to work rotating/multiple shifts.

• Rate of pay may be adjusted based on the qualifications and experience of the candidate.
• USG offers benefit options for employees and their families, including two medical insurance options (through Blue Cross Blue Shield), vision and dental coverage, with costs varying by coverage level. Coverage options are offered on the first day of employment with no waiting period. Optional programs include life insurance, accident insurance, legal insurance, and more.
• 401(k) with company match and a pension plan; quarterly (hourly) / annual (salary) bonus potential based on performance metrics tied to safety, quality, and productivity.
• Paid time off and paid holidays.

USG also notes that benefits may require employee contributions (e.g., general statements about premium costs).

Since 1902, Chicago-based USG has been a leader in producing innovative, award-winning products and systems to build everything from major commercial developments and residential housing to home improvements. Our employees are committed to customer satisfaction and quality, guided by values of innovation, quality, integrity, service, diversity, efficiency, and safety.

EOE including disability/veteran