Production Operator (Paper Mill) - Oakfield at United States Gypsum Company in Oakfield, New York

Job Description:

The Oakfield USG Papermill is searching for Production Operators.    

USG offers excellent benefits including Medical, Dental, Vision, Retirement plan, 401k, holidays, vacation, sick days and a Quarterly Incentive Plan.

Be part of the Team. Build your future at USG. We hire people for careers, not jobs. We invest in employees through classroom and on-the-job training. We promote from within whenever possible and we are not afraid to give employees significant responsibility early in their careers. USG is a company in which everyone can reach their full potential, which is why most of our leadership team came up through the ranks. Our employees are the best in the industry, which is why USG Corporation is the industry leader year after year!

For over one hundred and fifteen years, USG has meant building, providing products that help build shelter for the world, building a leadership position in our industry, building strong relationships with our stakeholders, and building rewarding careers for employees. 

USG has been named...

1. Robert W. Campbell Award for health and safety


2. 100 Best Managed Companies, IndustryWeek


3. America’s Most Admired Companies by Fortune Magazine


4. Top 25 Places to Work, Chicago Magazine


5. Illinois Workplace Achiever by the Chicago Tribune

The Oakfield Paper Mill began operations in 1926, producing paper for gypsum wallboard from 100% recycled content.  

Duties of a Production Operator:

1. Band and label finished rolls.  


2. Perform basic paper quality testing.


3. Become familiar with wastepaper furnish grades and use.


4. Assist with finish product loading, inspection of rolls, and quality checks of finished loads.  


5. Become familiar with the safe operation of a fork truck.


6. Become familiar with the basic Paper Machine DCS operating system and controls.


7. Perform any other duties as assigned by the Shift Foreman or Supervisor.


8. 
   Must be able to maintain a safe and clean working environment.

1. Able to follow safety procedures and take directions from supervision.  


2. Ability to use measuring tools required (tape measure, gauges, etc.).


3. Past manufacturing experience a plus.


4. Must be able to work a 12-hour rotating shift schedule with occasional mandatory overtime.

EOE including disability/veterans