Forklift Operator Job at USG Corporation in Sweetwater

Job Title: Forklift Operator (Supply Chain)

Responsibilities: 

Responsible for removing finished goods from the production line to be stored in the warehouse. 

Responsible for loading/unloading finished goods from trucks and rail cars. 

Responsible for operating the dunnage machine to produce sluters to be used on the production line.

Responsible for performing some routine maintenance on equipment. 

Responsible for operating Trackmobile to move railcars to be loaded/unloaded.

Responsible for loading/unloading raw materials from trucks and rail cars.

Qualifications: 

Able to work in a manufacturing setting in a safe manner and follow all plant safety rules and practices. 

Ability to troubleshoot minor issues within a process and recognize unsafe conditions or hazards within the work area. 

Ability to be trained and able to safely operate forklifts and all other Supply Chain equipment. 

Must be willing and able to perform essential physical requirements of the job.

Computer skills needed for data entry for production and shipping operations.

Ability to cooperate and effectively communicate with all co-workers in areas of safety, quality, production/maintenance, and understand the importance of completing assigned tasks and their relationship to other requirements.

Hourly Salary: $25.60

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. USG also offers Quarterly (hourly) / Annual (salary) bonus potential for all employees based on performance metrics tied to safety, quality, and productivity. USG also provides employees with paid time off and paid holidays.

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.

 EOE including disability/veteran