Generalist Operator 0

About the Company

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 U.S. headquarters in Chicago, we operate 31 sites, 6 recycling facilities, and 6 research and development centers globally. We are 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.

About the Role

The Generalist Operator is an integral member of the James Hardie manufacturing team. You will operate industrial-scale machinery to convert raw materials into finished products while collaborating with team members to produce high-quality fiber cement building products. We offer a progressive internal certification program to support your continuous learning and growth.

Responsibilities

• Operate and maintain industrial equipment and machinery
• Learn to manufacture a wide variety of innovative products
• Communicate safety, quality, and mechanical issues to designated leads
• Assist in down-day machine cleaning, wash-ups, housekeeping, and continuous improvement efforts
• Perform product adherence checks to maintain quality standards

Requirements

• Ideally, a minimum of 1-year experience in manufacturing or working with large machinery and equipment
• Demonstrated success in manufacturing or a business support crew environment
• Understanding of safety policies to drive a best-in-class Zero Harm Culture
• Solid work history of learning, job growth, and achievements
• Ability to continuously stand, walk, or sit
• Ability to lift up to 10 lbs frequently and 50 lbs occasionally
• Ability to bend, climb ladders, and stairs

Benefits

• Comprehensive low-cost co-pay health insurance (medical, dental, prescription, and vision) for full-time employees (30+ hours), starting on day one
• 401(k) retirement plan with 100% matching on the first 6% of salary
• Paid holidays, sick pay, jury duty leave, and funeral leave
• Free lunch once a week for all crew members