Production Operator

Overview

Shift: 5:45am – 6pm & 5:45pm – 6am, Rotation

Hourly pay rate $25.94 - $33.16 per hour

• Adhere to all safety/housekeeping requirements within a manufacturing setting.
• Operate production equipment, troubleshoot, and make adjustments to ensure product and quality specifications are met.
• Record production data and other results as required.
• Apply basic maintenance skills to help service equipment.
• Take an active role in plant safety and continuous improvement initiatives as directed by supervision.
• Adapt to scheduling requirements including shiftwork, overtime, and weekends where applicable.

• Able to work safely in a manufacturing setting and follow all plant safety and housekeeping rules.
• Ability to learn to operate and troubleshoot plant equipment.
• Ability to interpret verbal and written work instructions.
• Ability to apply basic computer skills for data entry and reporting.
• Proficiency in taking measurements to verify product is within specifications.
• Basic maintenance skills, including familiarity with common hand tools (hammer, wrench, screwdrivers, pliers, putty knife, etc.).
• Effective teamwork and communication skills with all co-workers.
• Maintain regular and predictable attendance.

• Shift: Rotating
• Department:
  Production

Rate of pay may be adjusted based on 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. USG also offers quarterly (hourly) / annual (salary) bonuses 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. Headquartered in Chicago, we serve construction markets around the world with wall, ceiling, flooring, sheathing and roofing products that enable our customers to build the outstanding spaces where people live, work and play. Our network of plants, mines, quarries and other facilities includes 49 manufacturing locations and over 7,500 employees across North America.