Production Operator

James Hardie • Waxahachie, TX

10d • Onsite

About The Position

The Generalist Operator is an integral member of the James Hardie manufacturing team. This role is responsible for operating industrial scale machinery to convert raw materials into a finished product, while working with other team members to produce high-quality fiber cement building products. James Hardie offers a progressive internal certification program that enables continuous learning and growth.

Requirements

• Ideally a minimum of 1-year experience in manufacturing, or working with large machinery and equipment
• Ability to demonstrate past success related to manufacturing, or a business support crew environment
• Understanding of safety policies to drive a best in class Zero Harm Culture
• Solid work history of learning, job growth and achievements
• Ability to continuously stand, walk or sit
• Ability to lift up to 10lbs frequently, and 50 pounds occasionally.
• Ability to bend, climb ladder & stairs
• Flexibility of schedules

Nice To Haves

• Desire in learning to become a General Operator

Responsibilities

• Operate and maintain industrial equipment and machinery
• Learn how to make and manufacture our wide variety of innovative products
• Communicate all pertinent information regarding safety, quality, and mechanical issues to designated leads.
• Assist in the efforts of down day machine cleaning, wash-ups, housekeeping, and continuous improvement efforts.
• Perform product adherence checks to maintain our quality standards
• Operate forklifts, loading and unloading of product, stagging of product

Benefits

• Comprehensive low-cost co-pay Health Insurance; medical, dental, prescription, and vision insurance benefits for every 30+ hour full-time employee. Medical Insurance starts on day one!
• 401(k) Retirement plan that will match 100% of employees saved dollars up to the first 6% of your salary.
• Paid holidays, Vacation pay, a Wellness Pay Program for perfect attendance, along with Jury Duty Leave and Funeral Leave paid time off.
• Boot allowance, uniform rental, safety glasses program
• Free Lunch Friday every Friday for Day and Night Shift crew members
• $2250.00 sign-on bonus ($500.00 after 90 days, $750.00 after 6 months, $1000.00 after 1 year of employment)

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed