Generalist Operator

James Hardie•Prattville, AL

About The Position

James Hardie is seeking a Generalist Operator to support production operations for its building products. The role involves following safety practices, supporting team goals, communicating safety, quality, and mechanical issues, operating mobile equipment and/or production lines, and handling pallets and materials. Operators perform quality checks, inspections, housekeeping, recordkeeping, and other tasks that help reduce downtime and keep production moving. The schedule consists of 12-hour shifts from 6:45 to 7:00, rotating between days and nights every two weeks. The position follows a 2-2-3 schedule, with every other weekend off. Starting pay is $22.17 per hour. Other duties, responsibilities, and qualifications may be assigned as necessary.

Responsibilities

Follow all safety rules and support leads in accomplishing key performance indicators.
Maintain the Skill Based System by communicating with the lead and trainer, tracking individual progress, and coordinating training through the lead.
Contribute to team goals and assist team members with job-related needs.
Communicate relevant safety, quality, and mechanical information to the designated lead.
Immediately notify the lead of variances in mobile equipment and position areas.
Operate mobile equipment and/or production lines efficiently.
Keep mobile equipment clean and free of debris, trash, and improperly stored items.
Complete daily mobile equipment inspection sheets and report non-compliance items to the lead.
Consult the run plan with the lead and stage greensheet pallets, work-in-process, and finished pallets.
Perform quality checks and alert the lead to defects.
Remove pallets from the line and stage them in designated areas; ensure pallets are in place before the shift ends.
Empty dumpsters and alert the lead when reject hoppers or dumpsters need emptying more than usual.
Prevent downtime caused by pallet handling, and report damage or incidents to the lead immediately.
Help reduce wash-up, size changes, and other delay categories.
Maintain accurate FIFO records and complete required paperwork.
Work on items from the downtime list as time allows.
Reduce costs by assisting machine operators at stackers, handling pallets and products carefully, stacking pallets correctly, maintaining mobile equipment, and keeping work areas orderly.
Use time effectively and work proactively toward objectives.