Recycling Operator - 2nd shift- 3:30pm-12am M-F

The AZEK Company; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 24,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

The AZEK Company is hiring a Recycling Operator for the 2nd shift (3:30pm-12am, Monday–Friday) at our Indianapolis, IN facility. The role involves running and troubleshooting production lines, safely operating a sit-down forklift, and maintaining accurate production logs.

A HS diploma or GED is preferred, with 1-3 years of related experience. Responsibilities include following RIS instructions, ensuring safety and quality compliance, and contributing to a clean, organized work area.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated ability to work within company values.
• 1-3 years of relevant experience.
• Must have capacity for making mathematical computations with adding, subtracting, and calculating percentages via calculators.
• Ability to ascertain the gross, tare, and net weights of each box of material processed.
• Ability to stand for long periods of time and lift material weighing up to 55 pounds.
• Requires work on platforms, climbing stairs and ladders, being off the ground and under equipment.
• Ability to work with dirt/dust, noise, and around extremely hot temperatures and with high heat material.
• Ability to work in a fast-based environment, handle multiple tasks, and be detailed oriented.
• Work schedule flexibility to accommodate needs of the business.

Responsibilities

• Contributes to accident-free operations and compliance to all 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.

Skills

Mathematical computations

Safety compliance

Attention to detail

Stamina

Fast-paced environment

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Forklift operation

Job description

Recycling Operator - 2nd shift- 3:30pm-12am M-F

Job Category: Operations

Requisition Number: RECYC006177

• Posted : September 29, 2026
• Full-Time

Locations

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Indianapolis, IN 46278, USA

Description

Shift- 2nd - 3:30pm-12am- M-F

Pay- $21/hr

Core Responsibilities:

• Contributes to accident-free operations and compliance to all 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, competently using correct gross, tare and net figures.
• Weigh material in boxes and hoppers. Correctly record weights in appropriate places.
• Take regular and proper samples and systematically probe boxes as directed by RIS. Report inequities to lab personnel and supervisor.
• Thoroughly clean boxes, lids and skids prior to using them. Determine condition of packaging and dispose of any substandard material prior to reusing.
• Complete the Run Number Time Log at the end of each shift.
• Update RIS as needed and pass information along to your supervisor in a timely manner.
• Keep your work area clean and organized throughout the shift.

Qualifications:

• Demonstrated ability to work within company values
• 1-3 years of relevant experience
• Must have compacity for making mathematical computations with adding, subtracting, and calculating percentages via calculators
• Ability to ascertain the gross, tare, and net weights of each box of material processed
• Ability to stand for long periods of time and lift material weighing up to 55 pounds
• Requires work on platforms, climbing stairs and ladders, being off the ground and under equipment
• Ability to work with dirt/dust, noise, and around extremely hot temperatures and with high heat material
• Ability to work in a fast-based environment, handle multiple tasks, and be detailed oriented
• Work schedule flexibility to accommodate needs of the business.

Education Requirements:

High School Diploma or GED, preferred

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.

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