Heavy Forklift Operator

James Hardie Building Products Inc. is the North American leader in fiber cement home siding and exterior design solutions. Hardie products offer long lasting beauty and endless design possibilities with trusted protection and low maintenance. The company pioneered modern fiber cement building products and continues to invest in innovation to transform the industry. James Hardie is a high-performance organization, with an unwavering commitment to Zero Harm. The company proudly employs a diverse workforce of over 3,000 employees across operations in North America.

James Hardie is looking for experienced Forklift Operators. The Forklift Operator is a vital member of the James Hardie Building Products team, responsible for driving forklifts to swiftly move material around our facility. This role can be fast paced with little down time and will keep you busy all shift. The Forklift Operator will become familiar with our quality standards and products. They will be responsible for properly stacking finished goods with no product or property damage and keep up with department housekeeping.

Our company and department will strive for safety, product quality, customer service, and the success of the entire team.

To be successful you must be initiative-taking and safety conscious. We are seeking individuals that are innovative and actively participate in and contribute to process improvement, while willing to work on multiple assignments throughout the shift. Flexibility and energy are necessary.

Must have a stable work history and the ability to demonstrate past successes related to a manufacturing or similar production environment are required. Two or more years in manufacturing is a plus.

As a 24/7 manufacturing facility of fiber cement building products, typical schedule for a Forklift Operator will be Monday through Friday / 8-hour shifts with additional OT as required.

Get to Know James Hardie

At James Hardie Building Products we apply our science, research, and innovative technology to enjoy our continued status as a world leader in fiber-cement technology. We manufacture durable, beautiful building material products for the residential and commercial markets. We operate in markets around the world, spanning the United States, Europe, Philippines, Australia, and New Zealand. In the United States alone, we have ten manufacturing plants, three regional offices and one research center.

We are committed to diversity at James Hardie Building Products. We passionately believe that by hiring and developing people of every background and culture it will further strengthen our company and its people.

James Hardie Building Products is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Key responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Material handling: Safely and efficiently load and unload trucks, containers, and trailers using a forklift and other equipment.
• Order fulfillment: Pick, pack, wrap, label, and stage orders for shipment based on customer and work orders.
• Inventory management: Move materials to designated storage locations, perform cycle counts, and report any discrepancies or damaged items.
• Equipment maintenance: Perform daily inspections of forklifts and other equipment and report any maintenance issues; escalating issues immediately.
• Safety and organization: Maintain a clean and organized work area, and adhere to all JH safety policies, regulations, and procedures.
• Lift up to fifty pounds on a continuous basis.
• Walk, stand, and/or sit for extended periods of time.
• Read, write, and speak English.
• Learn and be comfortable operating large forklifts (20,000lb+ capacity) and other heavy equipment.
• Work around bulk raw materials, moving equipment, high pressure water, varying temperatures, and other environmental conditions related to cement board manufacturing both inside and outside work required.
• PPE is required and supplied for this role
• Key responsibilities include safely operating equipment, performing daily checks, maintaining a clean work area, and completing necessary paperwork/tasks.

You drive your future - we measure and reward your willingness to advance through demonstrated skills assessments and progressive internal certifications. Each employee has an active say in their own timeline for learning and career advancement.

In addition, we offer highly competitive benefits that include:

• Medical, dental and vision benefits effective on your first day of employment for you and eligible dependents
• 6% dollar for dollar matching 401(k) program
• Free lunch Wednesday every week
• Generous paid vacation, sick time and holidays
• Job training and development
• Life insurance
• Disability Income Protection
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Reduced priced Uniform Service
• Employee Assistance Program

You are eligible for all these benefits starting day one.

What You'll Receive:

At James Hardie, we recognize that our success depends on our people. We've worked hard to build a generous and competitive benefits program that demonstrates our commitment to our employees.

• Comprehensive low-cost co-pay Health Insurance; medical, dental, prescription, and vision insurance benefits for every 30+ hour full-time employee. 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, paid vacation including Jury Duty and bereavement leave
• Wellness Program
• Employee Assistance Program
• Parental Leave
• Community Involvement & Sustainable Solutions -Community Involvement & Sustainable Solutions
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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, veteran's status, marital status, pregnancy, disability, or any other basis protected by law.

Apply now and come "home" to Hardie