Combi Operator - Wood B Crew

Location: Wood plant – Prairie Avenue facility

Pay

$21.50 per hour. Eligible for a $3,000 sign‑on bonus ($1,500 after 3 months and $1,500 after 6 months).

Schedule

B Crew shift: 6:45 am – 7:00 pm on a 2/2/3 schedule.

Job Summary

The AZEK Company/TimberTech Wilmington division is seeking a Combi Forklift Driver / Operator. The role is responsible for ensuring that production machines and personnel have the proper materials needed to successfully complete daily production requirements. This position reports to the 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 a 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.
• Self‑directed, motivated and able to multi‑task in a fast‑paced, 24/7 manufacturing environment.
• Work schedule flexibility, with or without notice, to accommodate business needs.
• Ability to read, write, and understand English.
• Physical ability to push/pull/lift/manipulate 10 lb – 100 lb.
• Ability to stand for an entire shift; kneeling, lifting overhead, bending, climbing and crawling are often required.
• Ability to work in a manufacturing environment where temperatures can become very hot depending on the weather.

Education Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent required.