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

Pay Rate: $21.50 an hour!

Schedule: Day Shift (B Crew 6:15AM to 7PM 2/2/3)

🎉 This position is eligible for a $3,000 Bonus! $1,500 at 3 Months! $1,500 at 6 Months! Job Summary 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.

Key Responsibilities

• 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.

Qualifications Required Education & Experience

• 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.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

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

Physical Requirements

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

Work Environment

• 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.

Why Join Us?

At TimberTech, you'll be part of a team committed to safety, quality, innovation, and continuous improvement. We offer opportunities for growth while supporting an inclusive environment where every team member contributes to our success.

Equal Opportunity Employer 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.