Production Operator

Job Description

Job Description

Production Operator

Role and Responsibilities: 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.

Qualifications and Requirements: 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 e-mail. 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.

As with all of our manufacturing facilities, Phoenix will use a skill based Operator Rate System. Current USG employees transferring into the new Phoenix facility will be paid the Operator Rate that most closely matches their current skill and ability. Relocation assistance is available per USG's relocation policy.

All USG employees enjoy a number of benefit options for themselves and their families. These include two medical insurance options (both through Blue Cross Blue Shield), as well as vision and dental coverage (through BCBS and VSP). The cost of these optional programs varies based on coverage level. 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.

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