Production Assistant (Night Shift)

The AZEK Company; Scranton (Lackawanna County); On-site; USD 24,796 - 26,174; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Job summary

The AZEK Company in Scranton, PA is looking for a Production Helper to support the extrusion team in a large, 24/7 facility. You will help operate equipment, perform quality checks, and assist with packaging and material handling.

We offer a $1,500 sign-on bonus and hourly pay of $18–$19 depending on shift. Strong attention to detail, basic math, and ability to read gauges are essential for success in this role.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Minimum of 1 year experience.
• Basic computer skills.
• Ability to read, write, and understand English; basic math; read gauges and similar measuring devices.

Responsibilities

• Support extrusion operator to run equipment and ensure quality products.
• Perform daily quality checks (color, surface, size) to meet standards.
• Pack finished material and place on pallets using proper techniques.
• Move materials to designated areas as needed.
• Assist with cleaning of machines and tanks.
• Communicate issues to the team and follow safety procedures.
• Complete production reports and related paperwork.
• Attach labels according to product specifications.
• Maintain clean production area and perform additional duties as assigned.

Skills

Basic math

Reading writing English

Ruler reading

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Currently offering a $1,500.00 Sign on Bonus**

Currently offering a $1,500.00 Sign on Bonus**

Pay Range: $18 per hour for Days and $19.00 for Nights

Position Summary

Responsible for properly performing activities relative to assisting the extrusion operator in efficiently operating the extrusion equipment and producing quality products within a large, 24/7 manufacturing environment. Critical features of this job are described under the headings below. They may be subject to change at any time.

Essential Functions

Reasonable Accommodations Statement

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable Accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Essential Functions Statement(s)

• Contributes to accident-free operations and compliance to all health, safety, environmental, and quality requirements and regulations.
• Assist the department in producing a quality product based upon product specifications.
• Monitor and complete quality checks to assure quality of the products (color, surface, size, etc.) meets product standards prior to packaging.
• Perform placement of pallets and proper packaging techniques for finished material as directed.
• Move material to designated areas, as needed.
• Assist extrusion operator with all machine cleaning functions including saws, tanks, etc. when necessary.
• Communicate daily issues and pertinent information to production assistants, assistant operators, operators, and team leaders as needed.
• Follow all plant safety procedures to ensure personal safety and the safety of others.
• Understand and follow all company policies, practices, and procedures.
• Responsible for detailed completion of production operator reports.
• Complete additional quality and production paperwork, as necessary.
• Complete and attach labels according to the product specifications.
• Perform housekeeping duties in the production area.
• Performs additional duties as needed and/or assigned by leadership.

Skills & Abilities

Education: High School Graduate or General Education Degree (GED): Required

Experience: Minimum of 1 year

Computer Skills: Basic computer skills

Other Requirements: Ability to read, write, and understand the English language. Basic mathematical proficiency in the addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division of whole numbers and fractions. Ability to follow written and verbal instructions, reading gauges and similar measuring devices.

• Interview tip: Must know how to read a ruler*

We focus on excellent customer service, and we take pride and great care in every order we fill for our customers.

Equal Opportunity Employer

The AZEK Company has been acquired by James Hardie. James Hardie is the industry leader in exterior home and outdoor living solutions, with brands including Hardie®, TimberTech®, AZEK® Exteriors, Versatex®, fermacell®, and StruXure®. With 8,000+ employees worldwide, 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. For more information, visit www.jameshardie.com.

James Hardie Building Products Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to protected characteristics under applicable law. For more information about your rights, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.