Generalist Operator

James Hardie•Prattville, AL

About The Position

The Generalist Operator supports production operations by following safety rules, helping the team meet its goals, operating mobile equipment and/or production lines, and maintaining product quality and workflow. The role includes coordinating training and progress through the Skill Based System with a lead and trainer, communicating safety, quality, and mechanical concerns, handling and staging pallets and work-in-process materials, and completing inspections and required records. Operators also support housekeeping, equipment care, downtime reduction, and cost-reduction efforts. 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. The company describes the role as requiring purposeful, efficient work and effective time management. The operator should demonstrate decision-making, continuous learning, stress tolerance, initiative, communication, and tenacity.

Requirements

Demonstrated ability to communicate clearly with individuals and groups.
Ability to make decisions by identifying issues and opportunities, evaluating information, and selecting appropriate actions.
Willingness and ability to learn new skills and apply them on the job.
Ability to maintain stable performance under pressure, time constraints, or job ambiguity.
Proactive approach to accomplishing objectives and goals.
Persistence in pursuing objectives until they are achieved or no longer reasonably attainable.
Ability to work the stated 12-hour rotating day/night schedule.

Responsibilities

Follow safety rules and support leads in accomplishing KPIs.
Maintain progress in the Skill Based System, communicate with the lead and trainer, and coordinate training through the lead.
Contribute to team goals and assist team members with job-related needs.
Communicate pertinent safety, quality, and mechanical information to the designated lead.
Immediately notify the lead of variances in mobile equipment and position areas, and report damage or incidents.
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 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 if reject hoppers or dumpsters need emptying more than usual.
Prevent downtime caused by pallet handling and stack pallets correctly without damaging pallets or product.
Maintain accurate first-in, first-out records and complete required paperwork accurately.
Help reduce wash-up, size changes, and other delays.
Work on items from the downtime list when time allows.
Assist machine operators at each stacker and maintain good housekeeping in areas encountered.
Care for mobile equipment and use time efficiently, including avoiding unnecessary travel with an empty forklift.