Combi Lift Operator - Wood Crew

This position is for our Wood plant and is for A Crew 6:45am to 7:00pm on a 2/2/3 schedule!

This position is eligible for a $3,000.00 Sign-On Bonus!

Timber Tech is seeking an experienced, safety-focused Combi Operator for our Prairie Avenue facility in Wilmington, Ohio. This role requires the safe, precise operation of a large, specialized Combi lift in narrow aisles, tight work areas, and spaces with limited clearance. Candidates must be comfortable maneuvering large equipment in confined environments throughout the shift. You will keep production moving by safely delivering finished goods and materials where they are needed.

The right candidate is dependable, attentive to detail, experienced with heavy equipment, and committed to teamwork, quality, and safe operations. This position reports to the Production Supervisor.

• Help maintain accident-free operations by following all health, safety, environmental, and quality requirements and regulations.
• Inspect the Combi lift and other assigned forklifts daily to confirm safe, proper operation, and report concerns promptly.
• Restock packaging supplies for production.
• Safely maneuver the large Combi lift through narrow aisles, tight work areas, and spaces with limited clearance while transporting regrind, finished materials, and other products to designated areas.
• Wrap and band finished materials for safe handling and storage.
• Count, weigh, and record materials moved or handled, as required.
• Communicate production issues, material needs, and other relevant information to Production Assistants, Operators, and Leads.
• Maintain adequate fuel levels in Combi lifts.
• Perform other duties assigned by supervision or management to support safe and efficient operations.

• At least one year of experience operating large or heavy equipment in a manufacturing environment; prior Combi lift or multidirectional forklift experience is strongly preferred.
• Demonstrated ability and confidence to safely control large equipment in narrow aisles, confined work areas, and spaces with limited clearance.
• Ability to meet company qualification and certification requirements for assigned equipment.
• Working knowledge of manufacturing or process equipment and the ability to follow standard operating and safety procedures.
• Sound judgment, attention to detail, and strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work effectively across teams and communicate clearly with production employees and leaders.
• Self-directed, dependable, and able to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, 24/7 manufacturing environment.
• Flexibility to adjust the work schedule, with or without notice, based on business needs.
• Ability to read, write, and understand English for work instructions, safety requirements, and production documentation.

• High school diploma or equivalent.

• Ability to push, pull, lift, and manipulate materials weighing up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to operate a large, specialized Combi lift for an entire 12-hour shift, including repeated maneuvering in narrow aisles, tight work areas, and spaces with limited clearance.
• Ability to frequently kneel, bend, climb, crawl, and lift overhead, and to work in a manufacturing environment with temperatures that vary based on weather conditions.

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®, Timber Tech®, AZEK® Exteriors, Versatex®, fermacell®, and Stru Xure®.
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.

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