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Hydrocal Finish - 3rd shift Operator

USG
Fort Dodge, IA Full Time
POSTED ON 11/27/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 12/26/2025
Role & Responsibilities

Join USG as a Production Operator - Hydrocal Finish and be part of a team that is committed to crafting especially high-quality products. This role is perfect for someone who enjoys working in a multifaceted manufacturing environment and is eager to contribute to our outstanding operations.

  • Adhere to all safety and housekeeping requirements within the manufacturing setting, ensuring a detailed and safe workplace.
  • Operate production equipment proficiently, troubleshoot, and make necessary adjustments to meet product and quality specifications.
  • Record production data and other results accurately, adhering closely to the required manner.
  • Apply basic maintenance skills to service equipment, ensuring smooth and efficient operations.
  • Take an active role in all plant safety and continuous improvement initiatives, as determined by supervision.
  • Be adaptable to scheduling requirements, including shift work, overtime, and working weekends, where applicable.

Qualifications & Requirements

To be successful in this role, you must meet the following requirements:

  • Ability to work safely in a manufacturing setting and follow all plant safety and housekeeping rules.
  • Capability to learn to operate and troubleshoot plant equipment.
  • Competence in interpreting verbal and written work instructions.
  • Basic computer skills for data entry and reporting purposes.
  • Proficiency in taking measurements to verify product specifications.
  • Possession of basic maintenance skills, including familiarity with common hand tools like hammers, wrenches, screwdrivers, pliers, and putty knives.
  • Effective teamwork and communication skills to collaborate with co-workers seamlessly.
  • Maintain regular and predictable attendance to ensure continuous production flow.
  • Participation in workplace organization and 5S initiatives.
  • Willingness to support and participate in continuous improvement projects.

Additional Information

  • Shift: 2nd / 3rd shift
  • Department: Hydrocal Finish

Pay Rate: $26.70/hour - $31.00/hour

Shift Differential

  • Base rate $1.50/hour (2nd shift)
  • Base rate $2.50/hour (3rd shift)

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

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.

Salary : $27 - $31

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