Material Handler Day Shift (PVC B Crew 6:15AM-7PM 2/2/3)

The Material Handler is responsible for safely staging, transporting, and organizing raw materials and finished products throughout the manufacturing facility. Reporting to the Production Shift Supervisor, this role plays a key part in supporting production operations, maintaining material flow, and ensuring a safe and efficient work environment.

• →Support a safe workplace by following all health, safety, environmental, and quality policies and procedures.
• →Conduct daily forklift inspections, safely operate equipment, and replace propane tanks as needed.
• →Ensure production teams have the necessary materials and supplies to maintain efficient operations, including:
  • →Capping
  • →Dunnage boards
  • →Boxes
  • →Scrap bins
• →Transport finished products to designated storage locations using scanning and inventory procedures.
• →Assist with wrapping, banding, and moving finished goods as needed.
• →Support the loading of regrind materials into silos or bags.
• →Assist with grinder operation and basic maintenance activities.
• →Stage bins, skids, and raw materials to support production schedules.
• →Help with cardboard recycling and waste management initiatives.
• →Assist the Receiving Department with loading and unloading trucks when needed.
• →Monitor and document silo levels to ensure adequate material supply for production.
• →Perform additional duties as assigned by leadership.

This position requires the ability to:

• Stand, walk, bend, kneel, climb, and lift throughout the shift
• Frequently lift and carry materials weighing up to 50 pounds
• Occasionally lift materials weighing up to 100 pounds or more with appropriate assistance
• Push and pull material carts and equipment
• Operate forklifts and other material handling equipment safely
• Wear required Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), including:
  • Safety glasses
  • Hearing protection
  • Steel-toed footwear
  • Gloves and arm protection
  • Face shields as required

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Forklift certification required.
• Ability to meet qualification and certification requirements through TimberTech's Training Resources and Knowledge (TRAK) Program.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
• Flexibility to work overtime or adjusted schedules to support business needs.

Successful candidates will demonstrate:

• Accountability and ownership of work
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy
• Effective verbal and written communication skills
• Problem-solving and sound decision-making abilities
• Initiative and self-motivation
• Organizational skills and time management
• Dependability and reliability
• Respect for coworkers, customers, and suppliers
• Ability to work collaboratively as part of a team

• Manufacturing environment with exposure to machinery, moving equipment, dust, and varying noise levels.
• Regular housekeeping and workspace organization are required.
• Must be able to work safely in a 24/7 production environment.

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.