Production Operator

James Hardie • Peru, IL

12d • Onsite

About The Position

The Generalist Operator is an integral member of the James Hardie manufacturing team, 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 has a progressive internal certification program that enables employees to keep learning and growing throughout their journey with the company.

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

Responsibilities

• Operate and maintain industrial equipment and machinery
• Learn how to make and manufacture a 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 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 Thursday every Thursday for Day and Night Shift crew members

What This Job Offers

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