Forklift Driver (2:30pm-11:00pm)

About the role

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.

Responsibilities

• Affix labels on skids or products to identify shipping information
• Measure and count products and materials
• Examine and inspect skids, materials, and products to ensure that packing specifications are met
• Verify shipping information against bills of lading, invoices, orders or other records
• Complete specific forms and records when required
• Load and unload trucks with a forklift, hand truck to transport products to the proper designated area
• Perform housekeeping duties to ensure cleanliness of work area
• Receive returned product from customers
• Responsible for examining returned product to ensure all items are intact
• Maintain inventory on products, wraps and pallets
• Assist with training of new employees
• Perform preventive maintenance and general maintenance on forklifts, sweepers, etc. as required
• Execute the picking and shipping (delivery) of all Sales Orders using the WMS
• Performing the delivery procedure according to the SOP
• Responsible for tarping loads as needed
• Communicate daily issues and pertinent information to appropriate departments when needed
• Follow all plant safety procedures in order to ensure personal safety and the safety of others
• Understand and follow all company policies, practices and procedures
• Responsible for transferring finished goods from the production end of the facility to the finished goods yard physically and in the WMS system
• Perform other duties when assigned

Qualifications

• Ability to accept responsibility and account for his/her actions
• Ability to perform work accurately and thoroughly
• The drive to achieve personal advancement
• Ability to communicate effectively with others using the spoken word
• Ability to demonstrate conduct conforming to a set of values and accepted standards
• Ability to be truthful and be seen as credible in the workplace
• The ability to formulate a sound decision using the available information
• The trait of being dependable and trustworthy
• Ability to complete assigned tasks under stressful situations

Reasonable Accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.