What are the responsibilities and job description for the Forklift Operator - Oakfield position at USG?
USG is an industry-leading manufacturer of building products and innovative solutions. For more than 115 years, Chicago-based USG has developed award-winning wall, ceiling, flooring, sheathing and roofing products that enable customers to build the outstanding spaces where people live, work and play. With almost 7,000 employees across North America and operations around the world, we are steadfastly committed to our core values: safety, innovation, quality, integrity, service, diversity and efficiency.
Our employees are the backbone that supports our organization. That’s why we hire people for careers, not jobs. We offer benefits on Day 1, including medical and dental, paid sick days, and paid vacation and holidays. Plus, providing competitive pay and separate investment and retirement plans help secure our employees’ futures. Each year, we have hundreds of employees who celebrate milestone anniversaries with us – find out how you can join our team and build your career with USG: http://www.usg.com/content/usgcom/en/about-usg/careers.html.
Job Description
- Operate a forklift or bale clamp truck to unload raw materials from trailers to inventory in the warehouse or outside storage areas.
- Operate a forklift or roll clamp truck for the loading, stacking or unstacking of finished paper rolls.
- Assist in housekeeping of warehouse, docks and outside storage areas.
- The operator works 8 hour shift – days - Monday through Friday with possibility of overtime daily or on weekends depending on workload.
- Must be able to work safely in a production environment and follow all safety rules and practices.
- Maintain a high standard for housekeeping within work area.
- Experience driving a forklift.
- Computer skills needed for data entry and reporting.
- Must be able to follow supervisor direction.
- Must be a team player with co-workers.
- Good communication skills.
EOE including disability/veteran
