Industrial Operator - 12-Hour Shifts + Sign-On Bonus

James Hardie; Peru (IL); On-site; USD 33,062 - 38,572; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) with match

Paid holidays

Vacation pay

Wellness Pay program

Jury Duty Leave

Funeral Leave

Boot allowance

Uniform rental

Safety glasses program

Free lunch Thursdays

Job summary

James Hardie is seeking a Generalist Operator to join our manufacturing team. This role operates industrial machinery to convert raw materials into finished fiber cement products, working with a team on 12-hour shifts (days 7am–7pm and nights 7pm–7am).

A starting wage of $24.56 per hour plus $1 night-shift differential plus a structured sign-on bonus program applies. The position emphasizes safety, quality, and continuous improvement, with opportunities for internal certification and advancement

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year manufacturing experience or working with large machinery and equipment.
• Commitment to safety and Zero Harm culture.
• Ability to stand, walk or sit for shifts.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lb occasionally and up to 10 lb frequently.

Responsibilities

• Operate and maintain industrial equipment and machinery.
• Learn to manufacture James Hardie products.
• Communicate safety, quality, and mechanical issues to leads.
• Assist in down day cleaning, wash-ups, housekeeping and continuous improvement efforts.
• Perform product adherence checks to maintain quality standards.
• Operate forklifts and load/unload, stage product.

Skills

Manufacturing experience

Safety mindset

Flexibility

Team collaboration

Tools

Industrial machinery

Forklifts

Job description

James Hardie is seeking a Generalist Operator to join our manufacturing team. This role operates industrial machinery to convert raw materials into finished fiber cement products, working with a team on 12-hour shifts (days 7am–7pm and nights 7pm–7am).

A starting wage of $24.56 per hour plus $1 night-shift differential plus a structured sign-on bonus program applies. The position emphasizes safety, quality, and continuous improvement, with opportunities for internal certification and advancement