Shipping Forklift Driver
Job Summary
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 8000 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 were 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.
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Summary
Consider this. James Hardie is the #1 brand of siding in America. Globally we have more than 4900 employees and generate over $2.5 billion in net sales. We invented fiber cement and over 8 million homes later we continue to set the standard for premium siding and trim. Of course to be the best you have to work with the best. Thats why we invest in more than just quality products; we also invest in our people. We take pride in our employees and its clear that our employees take pride in working at James Hardie too.
What Youll Do:
TheForklift Operatoris an integral member of the James Hardie Building Products team responsible for working with machinery raw materials and other employees to create high quality building material fiber cement products. The best Operators are self-motivated and will strive to understand complex processes and procedures. They will challenge themselves and others for continuous improvement and high product quality. Successful Operators embrace forward thinking and are willing to work on multiple assignments throughout the shift.
TheForklift Operatorwill report to the shipping supervisor and will be responsible for Safety Quality & Operations to the equipment he/she is operating. We are looking for candidates who:
Have a high school diploma / GED
Lift 40 lbs. and handle physical work
Can work in a team environment
Have problem-solving skills
Position Responsibilities
- Load/unload rail cars
- Load semi-trucks
- General clean up
- Follow all plant safety regulations and considers safety first in all job actions.
- Support the Departments daily weekly monthly KPIs by the performance of planned work.
- Maintain the highest quality standard.
- Follow position specific checklist and accepted best practices.
What Youll Bring:
Were Looking for Someone Who Has:
Stable work history
Minimum of 1-year experience in a manufacturing or with large machinery /equipment
Minimum of 1-year experience operating forklifts
Ability to demonstrate past successes related to a manufacturing or similar production or support crew environment
Understanding of Safety policies to drive best in class to drive a Zero harm culture
Ability to continuously stand walk bend climb stairs/ladders
Ability to lift up to 10 pounds frequently 50 pounds occasionally
What Youll Receive:
What You Can Expect:
Competitive pay
Low cost/high coverage benefits including medical dental vision disability and life insurance
401k with dollar for dollar match up to 6%
9 paid company holidays per year
Quarterly health and wellness reimbursement
A company thats committed to awareness of social issues and a focus on diversity and inclusion
Unwavering commitment to Zero Harm
Job Type: Full-time
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Parental leave
- Vision insurance
James Hardie Building Products Inc. is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color gender sex age national origin religion sexual orientation gender identity/expression genetic information veterans status marital status pregnancy disability or any other basis protected by law.
James Hardie will comply with any applicable state and local laws regarding employee leave benefits including but not limited to providing time off pursuant to the Colorado Healthy Families and Workplaces Act in accordance with its plans and policies.
The position responsibilities outlined above are in no way to be construed as all encompassing. Other duties responsibilities and qualifications may be required and/or assigned as necessary.
Required Experience:
IC
About Company
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