Material Handler (Beverly Location)

AZEK Exteriors; Saint Paul (MN); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

AZEK Exteriors is seeking a Material Handler to support staging and movement of raw materials and finished products within the production environment, reporting to the plant manager.

Typical schedule is Monday–Friday, 7:00 AM to 3:30 PM. Forklift certification is required; prior experience is not necessary. Duties include inspecting forklifts, supplying extrusion operators, loading and unloading as needed, recycling, and general plant support.

Qualifications

• Ability to operate forklift safely and efficiently.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
• TRAK program requirements must be met.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to accident-free operations and compliance with health, safety, environmental, and quality requirements.
• Inspect forklift daily, maintain propane tanks, and operate forklift safely.
• Ensure extrusion operators obtain needed supplies in a timely manner.
• Assist in wrapping and moving finished material to storage when needed.
• Scan completed material rack before transporting to storage area.

Skills

Forklift operation

Safety compliance

Material handling

Staging materials

Tools

Forklift

Job description

Job Summary

The Material Handler, under the direction of the Manager, will be responsible for the staging and movement of raw materials and finished products within the production environment.

Monday through Friday 7AM to 3:30PM.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Contribute to accident-free operations and compliance to all health, safety, environmental, and quality requirements and regulations.


• Inspect forklift daily, change propane tanks as needed, and safely operate forklift.


• Ensure extrusion operators and production assistants obtain needed supplies and materials in a timely manner (i.e. capping, dunnage boards, boxes, scrap bins).


• May assist in wrapping and banding finished material and moving to storage area on occasion.


• Scan completed material rack before transporting to designated storage area.


• May assist loading regrind into silos or bags as directed.


• Assist in the operation and general maintenance of grinders as requested.


• Provide production support in the staging of bins, skids, and raw materials.


• Assist in recycling of cardboard and other waste products.


• Depending on plant (Wood, PVC or Rail), may assist Receiving Department in loading and unloading of trucks.


• Depending on plant (Wood, PVC or Rail), may observe and document silo readings to ensure appropriate amount of material is available for daily production.


• Perform additional duties as needed and/or assigned by supervision/management.

No prior experience necessary

Meet qualification and certification requirements established by TimberTech’s Training Resources and Knowledge (TRAK) program

Forklift certification

Must be self-directed and motivated and able to multi-task in fast-paced

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

Competency Statement(s)

• Accountability - Ability to accept responsibility and account for his/her actions.


• Accuracy - Ability to perform work accurately and thoroughly.


• Attention to Detail - Being meticulous about detail and thorough in completing work tasks.


• Communication - The ability to communicate effectively with others both orally and in writing.


• Initiative - Ability to make decisions or take actions to solve a problem or reach a goal.


• Judgment - The ability to formulate a sound decision using the available information.


• Organized - Possessing the trait of being organized or following a systematic method of performing a task.


• Problem Solving - Ability to find a solution for or to deal proactively with work‑related problems.


• Reliability - The trait of being dependable and trustworthy.


• Respect - Respect each other, our customers and suppliers.


• Teamwork - Communicating and working together to serve our customers.

Physical Demands

• Stand


• Walk


• Sit


• Manually Manipulate


• Reach Outward


• Reach Above Shoulder


• Climb


• Crawl


• Squat or Kneel


• Bend

Work Environment

Typical Manufacturing environment with machine noise and dust. Housekeeping of area required.

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.