Generalist Operator 1

James Hardie Building Products is the $1.5B world-leader in Fiber Cement Siding. In the United States, we have operations in eight manufacturing plants, two regional offices and two research centers. No matter where we operate, our goal is to remain at the forefront of the fiber-cement industry, capitalizing on our global leadership in building products and manufacturing and technology for both new home construction and remodeling.

The Operator is responsible for safety and quality of the product off the line. The Operator is also responsible for housekeeping, trouble-shooting, and achieving daily production and quality requirements.

• Follow all plant safety regulations and considers safety first in all job actions.
• Support the Department’s daily, weekly, monthly KPI’s by the performance of planned work.
• Maintain the highest quality standard.
• Follow position specific checklist and accepted “best practices.”

Position Requirements

• Complete the SBS certification process for required positions in the department;
• Demonstrated ability to communicate and comply with plant safety regulations.
• Demonstrated ability to read and comprehend written directions and training manuals.
• Demonstrated ability to read a tape measure and have basic math skills.
• Demonstrated ability to effectively take action to solve problems while exhibiting sound judgment and critical thinking skills.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to multi-task and be flexible in job roles.
• Demonstrated ability to deliver sustainable and superior results.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively with peers and management regarding equipment status, safety issues, and turnover information.
• Willingness and ability to become certified to operate forklifts, man lifts and overhead cranes.

Education/Experience:

Required:

• High School diploma or GED equivalency.
• Two years in a manufacturing environment (preferred).