General Operator

James Hardie is hiring Production Operators at our Pulaski, VA location!

Pay for this role will start at $20.53 per hour with $1 per hour shift differential for night shifts!

The Generalist Operator is an integral member of the James Hardie Building Products team, responsible for working with machinery, raw materials, and other employees to create high quality fiber cement building products.

The best Operators are self-motivated and will strive to understand complex processes and procedures and then challenge themselves and others for continuous improvement and high product quality. The most successful Operators embrace progressive thinking and are willing to work on multiple assignments throughout the shift.

As a 24/7 manufacturing facility, we ask that you be able to:

• Work 12-hour shifts that could include rotation between days and nights,
• Lift up to 40 pounds on a continuous basis.
• Walk, stand and/or sit for extended period of time.
• Read, write, and speak English.
• Learn and be comfortable operating large forklifts 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.
• Use multiple type of person protective equipment

In return, we offer a highly competitive compensation plan that includes:

• Full 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 Friday!
• Generous paid vacation and holidays
• Job Training and Development in an established program.
• Life Insurance, Disability Income Protection
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• PPE reimbursement program.
• Employee Assistance program.

We are fully committed to becoming an inclusive and globally diverse workplace, free from any form of discrimination, prejudice, inequality or injustice, with a workforce that reflects the communities we operate in and the markets we serve.

We believe fostering an environment where employees have a sense of belonging, feel comfortable and are able to do their best work, is part of our overall commitment to employee well-being.

We recognize the value of the diverse perspectives, experiences, skills, and capabilities of our global team. We unequivocally reject any form of intolerance and believe that each of our employees should always be treated with respect whether in the plant, office, or at a customer / vendor site.

James Hardie Building Products is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Job Type: Full-time

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $20.53 - $21.53 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee discount
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 12 hour shift
• Day shift
• Evening shift
• Night shift
• Overtime

Work Location: In person

Salary : $21 - $22