About this role
This position is for our Wood plant and is for D Crew/6:45pm to 7:00am on a 2/2/3 schedule!
Pay Rate: $21.50 per hour, including a 10% shift premium!
This position is eligible for a $2,100.00 Sign-On Bonus!
• $700.00 after 90 days
• $700.00 after 6 months
• $700.00 after 1 year of employment
Job Summary:
The AZEK Company/TimberTech Wilmington division is seeking a Combi Forklift Driver / Operator for our Prairie Avenue facility. The Combi Forklift Driver / Operator is responsible for ensuring that production machines and personnel have the proper materials needed to successfully complete daily production requirements. If you are a high-energy, motivated individual who thrives in a fast-paced environment, please submit your resume for further consideration. This position reports to Production Supervisor.
Core Responsibilities: • Contribute to accident-free operations and compliance to all health, safety, environmental, and quality requirements and regulations. • Inspect forklifts daily to ensure proper and safe operation. • Follow instructions to ascertain raw materials and other materials needed for daily production. • Ensure Extrusion Operators and Production Assistants receive needed supplies and materials in a timely manner. • Observe and document silo readings to ensure appropriate amount of material is available for daily production. • Assist or perform the loading and unloading of trucks. • Assist in the operation and general maintenance of grinders, as necessary. • Load and unload materials onto or from pallets, trays, racks, and shelves by hand and by forklift. • Load regrind and transport to designated areas. • Wrap and band finished material and transport to designated areas. • Count, weigh, and record number of units of materials moved or handled as needed. • Communicate daily issues and pertinent information to production assistants, operators and leads as needed. • Fill propane tanks for forklifts, as needed. • Perform additional duties as needed and/or assigned by supervision/management.
Qualifications: • 1+ years of operating Combi Forklift. • 1+ years of manufacturing experience, preferred. • Forklift Certification. • Meet qualification and certification requirements established by Azek's Training Resources and Knowledge (TRAK) program. • Demonstrated understanding of how process equipment works. • Strong decision making, analytical skills and proven ability to work cross-functionally. • Excellent troubleshooting and problem-solving abilities. • Must be self-directed and motivated and able to multi-task in fast-paced, 24/7 manufacturing environment. • Work schedule flexibility, with or without notice, to accommodate the needs of the business. • Ability to read, write, and understand the English language. • Ability to perform the physical demands of the job including: Push / Pull / Lift / Manipulate 10lbs – 100lbs. • Ability to stand for complete shift; kneeling, lifting overhead, bending climbing and crawling are often required. • Ability to work in a manufacturing environment where temperatures that can become very hot depending on the weather.
Education Requirements: • High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
Equal Opportunity Employer
James Hardie is the industry leader in exterior home and outdoor living solutions, with a portfolio that includes fiber cement, fiber gypsum, composite and PVC decking and railing products. Our family of trusted brands includes Hardie®, TimberTech®, AZEK® Exteriors, Versatex®, fermacell®, and StruXure®.
With over 8,000 employees and our U.S. operating entities headquartered in Chicago, we boast 31 operating sites, 6 recycling facilities, and 6 research and development centers globally. Powered by a dynamic workforce, we're united by our purpose of Building a Better Future for All™ through sustainable innovation, a Zero Harm culture, and a commitment to empowering our people and communities.