Production Operator

About the role

You will work on key initiatives and build strong relationships across the company that will position USG for this growth into the future.

Benefits

• 401(k) Matching
• Pension
• Up to Six Flex Days each year
• Earned Vacation
• Vacation Buy Nine
• Paid Holidays
• Six Weeks Paid Parental Leave
• Annual Footwear Allowance
• Education Assistance Program
• Comprehensive Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Company Provided Short-Term Disability
• Long Term Disability
• Company Provided Life Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Employee Discounts

Qualifications & Requirements

• Safety Commitment: Commitment to working safely in a manufacturing setting and following all plant safety and housekeeping rules.
• Eagerness to Learn: Ability to interpret verbal and written working instructions effectively.
• Basic Computer Skills: Basic computer skills for data entry and reporting.
• Measurement Proficiency: Proficiency in taking measurements to verify product specifications.
• Maintenance Knowledge: Basic maintenance skills, including familiarity with common hand tools.
• Teamwork: Strong teamwork and communication skills.
• Reliable Attendance: Consistent and reliable attendance.

Role & Responsibilities

• Safety First: Prioritize safety and adhere to all safety/housekeeping requirements in a manufacturing setting.
• Operational Excellence: Operate production equipment, troubleshoot, and make necessary adjustments to ensure product and quality specifications are consistently met.
• Data Management: Accurately record production data and other results as required.
• Maintenance Skills: Apply basic maintenance skills to service equipment efficiently.
• Mobile Equipment Operation: Operate mobile equipment, including forklifts.
• Continuous Improvement: Actively participate in all plant safety and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Flexible Scheduling: Adapt to scheduling requirements, including shift work, overtime, and weekends.

CORE VALUES

• Safety: Safety is the most important part of any job we do, in our plants and mines, and in our offices.
• Quality: Everything we make, and everything we do, must be as good as it can be. Quality means that our products are not just well-made but consistently well-made. They must perform as promised every single time.
• Service: We have a commitment to our customers. We care about them, listen to them and work to anticipate their needs and solve their problems. Customer satisfaction is a priority for everyone in the organization.
• Efficiency: Efficient, low-cost production and delivery ensure a healthy bottom line. We have the most modern and most efficient production operations in this industry.
• Innovation: USG is responsible for a long list of innovations in the building materials industry. Through innovation, we will continue to find the better way to find solutions.
• Integrity: Integrity underlies all we do. We believe it is vital that the people who deal with us trust us, whether they are customers, suppliers, investors, co-workers, or our neighbors in the communities in which we operate.
• Diversity: We operate in rich and colorful circles. The people who make up USG’s worldwide team come from every imaginable background. Our global reach extends to locations across the world.

Additional Information

• Schedule: Fixed 8-hour shifts, including overnight, weekend, and overtime opportunities.

Rate of pay may be adjusted based on the qualifications and experience of the candidate.

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. The cost of these optional programs varies based on coverage level - employees generally pay 25% of the monthly premium cost, USG pays the rest.

These coverage options are offered on the first day of employment with no waiting period.

Additionally, USG employees enjoy both a 401(k) Investment Plan with company match and a pension plan.

Beyond these main features, 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.

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. USG's employees are committed to the highest levels of customer satisfaction and quality in everything we do. Our steadfast commitment to the company's core business values – innovation, quality, integrity, service, diversity, efficiency and safety – have helped us become the company we are today.