Job Description
Why Join Our Team?
At USG, we value diversity and inclusion. We believe that different perspectives and experiences bring creativity and innovation to our team. We are committed to creating a supportive and respectful work environment for everyone.
What We Offer:
Supportive Environment: Work in a team that values your contributions and encourages growth.
Training & Development: Opportunities for continuous learning and development.
Work-Life Balance: Flexible scheduling options to help you balance work with your personal life.
Competitive Benefits: We offer and extensive list of benefits for our full-time employees that include, but not limited to: Parental Leave, Funeral Leave, Pension and 401(k), Paid Time Off, Holiday Pay, and Tuition Reimbursement.
Recognition & Rewards: Competitive compensation, hiring incentives, quarterly incentive bonuses, and recognition for your hard work.
Join us and be a part of a team where your skills and ideas are valued. Apply today to help us drive forward with innovation and excellence!
Roles & Responsibilities:
Safety & Housekeeping: Adhere to all safety and housekeeping requirements within a plant warehouse setting.
Forklift Operation: Utilize a forklift to efficiently load and unload finished products and raw materials to/from trucks, and from the production line.
Data Recording: Record shipping data and other results as required.
Safety & Improvement Initiatives: Actively participate in all plant safety and continuous improvement initiatives as required by supervision.
Scheduling Flexibility: Adapt to scheduling requirements, including shift work, overtime, and working weekends as needed.
Qualifications & Requirements:
Experience: Prior experience as a forklift driver is required.
Forklift Operation: Able to safely operate a forklift in a manufacturing setting.
Troubleshooting Skills: Ability to inspect and troubleshoot the forklift to detect issues and maximize operational availability.
Instruction Interpretation: Ability to interpret verbal instructions and written documents such as customer orders.
Computer Skills: Basic computer skills required for data entry and reporting.
Data Recording: Proficiency in accurately recording shipping data.
Teamwork & Communication: Effective teamwork and communication skills with all co-workers.
Attendance: Maintain regular and predictable attendance.
Additional Information:
Shift: 7am-3:15pm (Morning Shift)
Department: Service
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