Blending Lead B Crew

Description

Hours:

6AM to 7PM

Work schedule flexibility, with advance notice, to accommodate needs of the business

Pay Rate: $29 Per Hour

The Blending Lead, under the direction of the Blending Supervisor, will be responsible for leading Blending associates through the following of blending procedures according to Standard Operating Procedures. The incumbent will display a commitment to Core Values.

To accomplish this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform, with or without reasonable accommodation, each essential function satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodation may be made to help enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Able to communicate professionally and effectively with both internal and external team members
• Can prioritize effectively ensuring safety and production goals are met
• Provide technical guidance and support to Blending and Grinding Operators
• Maintains and monitor material supplies in silos using computerized blending programs
• Communicate with production staff to meet plant's blending needs, allowing for production lines to make quality product and meet customer demands
• Direct rail car unloading and able to fill-in when necessary
• Complete inventory counts of bags/boxes of material/regrind and complete necessary reports
• Conduct moisture checks on wood dryers and pellet dryers as requested
• Direct loading of all supporting bag stations and able to fill-in when necessary
• Assist Blending Supervisor with employee performance reviews
• Complete the yard truck training, direct truck house operator and able to fill-in when necessary
• Direct pellet mill operators, and able to fill-in when necessary
• Monitor all blend systems on dedicated HMI, responding to alarms and troubleshooting systems working with the blend maintenance team to prevent material runouts to production lines
• Perform additional duties as needed and/or assigned by supervision/management

• High School Graduate or General Education Degree (GED)
• Advanced education and/or related-certification(s), a plus

• One to three years in a similar position

• Basic computer skills to include:
• Microsoft Word
• Excel
• Outlook

• Meet qualification and certification requirements established by Timber Tech"s Training Resources and Knowledge (TRAK) program
• Experience with mechanical equipment (rotary air locks, diverter valves, Mac valves and knife gates), a plus
• Demonstrated leadership skills
• Must be self-directed and motivated and able to multi-task in fast-paced, 24/7 manufacturing environment

• N (Not Applicable) Activity is not applicable to this position.
• O (Occasionally) Position requires this activity up to 33% of the time (0 - 2.5+ hrs/day)
• F (Frequently) Position requires this activity from 33% - 66% of the time (2.5 - 5.5+ hrs/day)
• C (Constantly) Position requires this activity more than 66% of the time (5.5+ hrs/day)

• Vision (Near, Distance, Color, Peripheral, Depth)
• Mobility to cover expansive manufacturing facility
• Ability to adjust vision focus

• Ability to work in an environment that can become very hot or cold (temperature) depending on the weather.

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®, Timber Tech®, AZEK® Exteriors, Versatex®, fermacell®, and Stru Xure®.
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James Hardie is the industry leader in exterior home and outdoor living solutions, with a portfolio…