About the position
James Hardie Building Products Inc. is the North American leader in fiber cement home siding and exterior design solutions. Hardie products offer long lasting beauty and endless design possibilities with trusted protection and low maintenance. The company pioneered modern fiber cement building products and continues to invest in innovation to transform the industry. James Hardie is a high-performance organization, with an unwavering commitment to Zero Harm. The company proudly employs a diverse workforce of over 3,000 employees across operations in North America. The Generalist Operator is an integral member of the James Hardie Building Products team, responsible for working with machinery, raw materials, and other employees to create high quality fiber cement building products. The best Operators are self-motivated and will strive to understand complex processes and procedures and then challenge themselves and others for continuous improvement and high product quality. The most successful Operators embrace progressive thinking and are willing to work on multiple assignments throughout the shift.
Responsibilities
- Work with machinery and raw materials to create high quality fiber cement building products.
- Understand complex processes and procedures for continuous improvement.
- Operate large forklifts and other heavy equipment.
- Work around bulk raw materials and moving equipment.
- Use multiple types of personal protective equipment.
Requirements
- Ability to work 12-hour shifts that include rotation between days and nights.
- Ability to lift up to 40 pounds on a continuous basis.
- Ability to walk, stand and/or sit for extended periods of time.
- Ability to read, write, and speak English.
- Comfortable operating large forklifts and other heavy equipment.
Benefits
- Full medical, dental and vision benefits effective on your first day of employment for you and eligible dependents.
- 6% dollar for dollar matching 401(k) program.
- Free Lunch Friday!
- Generous paid vacation and holidays.
- Job Training and Development in an established program.
- Life Insurance, Disability Income Protection.
- Flexible Spending Accounts.
- PPE reimbursement program.
- Employee Assistance program.
