Night Recycling Operator, 3rd Shift — $20.50/hr

Versatex; Indianapolis, Northern (IN, KY); Hybrid; USD 28,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

James Hardie seeks a Recycling Operator for the 3rd shift (Sun-Fri, 11:30pm-8am) at our Indianapolis facility. The role supports safe, compliant operation of production lines and recycling processes, maintaining logs and quality records.

You will operate forklifts and lifting equipment where trained, sample materials, and ensure accurate weights (gross, tare, net) and RIS adherence. Strong attention to detail required.

Qualifications

• 1-3 years of relevant experience.
• Ability to lift up to 55 pounds.
• Ability to stand for long periods.
• Comfort with dirt/dust, noise, and hot environments.
• Flexible schedule to accommodate business needs.

Responsibilities

• Contributes to accident-free operations and compliance with health, safety, environmental, and quality requirements and regulations.
• Set up, run, shut down, troubleshoot and clean production lines.
• Understand, follow and apply information from the Run Instruction Sheet (RIS).
• Safely operate a sit-down forklift and man lift.
• Maintain and properly complete logs for production ledgers (inbound, outbound, rejects and run) and quality control.
• Complete Ready for Sale (RFS) tags.
• Compute weights via calculator, using correct gross, tare and net figures.
• Weigh material in boxes and hoppers and record weights accurately.
• Take regular and proper samples and report inequities to lab personnel and supervisor.
• Thoroughly clean boxes, lids and skids and dispose of substandard material.
• Complete the Run Number Time Log at end of shift.
• Update RIS as needed and pass information along to supervisor.
• Keep work area clean and organized.

Skills

Forklift operation

Math calculations

Weight measurement

Attention to detail

Safety compliance

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

James Hardie seeks a Recycling Operator for the 3rd shift (Sun-Fri, 11:30pm-8am) at our Indianapolis facility. The role supports safe, compliant operation of production lines and recycling processes, maintaining logs and quality records.

You will operate forklifts and lifting equipment where trained, sample materials, and ensure accurate weights (gross, tare, net) and RIS adherence. Strong attention to detail required.