Generalist Operator

Summary

James Hardie Building Products Inc. is the North American leader in fiber cement home siding and exterior design solutions, offering long‑lasting beauty and low maintenance. The company pioneers modern fiber cement building products and continues to invest in innovation while fostering a Zero Harm culture. With over 3,000 employees across North America, James Hardie promotes diversity and continuous learning through an internal certification program.

• Operate and maintain industrial equipment and machinery.
• Learn how to manufacture a wide variety of innovative fiber cement products.
• Communicate safety, quality, and mechanical information to designated leads.
• Assist with machine cleaning, wash‑ups, housekeeping, and continuous improvement efforts.
• Perform product adherence checks to maintain quality standards.

• Ideally a minimum of 1 year’s experience in manufacturing or operating large machinery.
• Demonstrated success in a manufacturing or business support environment.
• Understanding of safety policies to support a Zero Harm culture.
• A solid work history of learning, growth, and achievements.
• Ability to stand, walk, or sit continuously.
• Ability to lift up to 10 lbs frequently and 50 lbs occasionally.
• Ability to bend, climb ladders, and use stairs.

• Comprehensive low‑cost co‑pay health insurance for full‑time employees, medical, dental, prescription, and vision (medical insurance starts on day one).
• 401(k) retirement plan with 100% employee match up to the first 6% of salary.
• Paid holidays, a wellness pay program, and paid leave for jury duty and funeral.
• Free lunch every Friday for day and night shift crew members.
• Additional benefits include paid vacation, bereavement leave, wellness program, employee assistance program, parental leave, and community involvement initiatives.

James Hardie Building Products Inc. is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, gender, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, veteran’s status, marital status, pregnancy, disability, or any other basis protected by law.