Recycling Operator - 2nd shift- 3:30pm-12am M-F
Quick Summary
Contributes to accident-free operations and compliance to all health, safety, environmental, and quality
Responsibilities
~1 min read- →Contributes to accident-free operations and compliance to all health, safety, environmental, and quality requirements and regulations
- →Set up, run, shut down, troubleshoot and clean production lines
- →Understand, follow and apply information from the Run Instruction Sheet (RIS).
- →Safely operate a sit-down forklift and man lift
- →Maintain and properly complete logs for production ledgers (inbound, outbound, rejects and run) and quality control.
- →Complete Ready for Sale (RFS) tags.
- →Compute weights via calculator, competently using correct gross, tare and net figures.
- →Weigh material in boxes and hoppers. Correctly record weights in appropriate places.
- →Take regular and proper samples and systematically probe boxes as directed by RIS. Report inequities to lab personnel and supervisor.
- →Thoroughly clean boxes, lids and skids prior to using them. Determine condition of packaging and dispose of any substandard material prior to reusing.
- →Complete the Run Number Time Log at the end of each shift.
- →Update RIS as needed and pass information along to your supervisor in a timely manner.
- →Keep your work area clean and organized throughout the shift.
Requirements
~1 min read- Demonstrated ability to work within company values
- 1-3 years of relevant experience
- Must have compacity for making mathematical computations with adding, subtracting, and calculating percentages via calculators
- Ability to ascertain the gross, tare, and net weights of each box of material processed
- Ability to stand for long periods of time and lift material weighing up to 55 pounds
- Requires work on platforms, climbing stairs and ladders, being off the ground and under equipment
- Ability to work with dirt/dust, noise, and around extremely hot temperatures and with high heat material
- Ability to work in a fast-based environment, handle multiple tasks, and be detailed oriented
- Work schedule flexibility to accommodate needs of the business.
High School Diploma or GED, preferred
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.
Location & Eligibility
About this job
- Pay per year
- ≈ $43,680 a year
- 12% below the $49,920 median for Operator jobs on Jobera (526 salaries).
- Who can apply
- United States
- Posted
- 17 days ago
Listing Details
- Posted
- September 29, 2026
- First seen
- September 29, 2026
- Last seen
- October 16, 2026
Posting Health
- Days active
- 16
- Repost count
- 0
- Trust Level
- 37%
- Scored at
- October 16, 2026
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