Recycling Operator I- B Crew

The AZEK Company; Wilmington (OH); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

The AZEK Company is seeking a Safety & Materials Operator at our Ohio facility. The role focuses on maintaining a safe work environment, following plant safety procedures, and using Lockout/Tagout protocols while supporting continuous production.

You will operate forklifts to move materials, sort and stage decks, prep materials for processing, and help keep work areas clean, organized, and compliant with 5S standards. Team collaboration is essential to meet shift goals.

Job description

Description

Performance Expectations & Key Responsibilities

• Safety & Compliance Performance

You are expected tomaintaina safe work environment at all timesby:

• Following allplant safety procedures without exception
• Consistently using properLockout/Tagout (LOTO) proceduresto prevent unsafe equipment use
• Responding correctly andimmediatelyto allemergency alarms and plant alerts
• Demonstrating safe behavior in all forklift and equipment operations
• Actively contributing to anincident-free workplace
• Equipment Operation & Reliability

You are expected to safely and effectivelyoperateequipment to support continuous production by:

• Operating aforklift safely and efficientlyto move and stage materials
• Supporting and/or operatingsort deck operationsto ensure proper material flow
• Performingpre-shred operations, includingstagingand preparing materials for processing
• Completingbale loading operationssafely and accurately for shipment or storage
• Following all start-up, shutdown, and operational procedures as trained
• Reporting equipment issues promptly to minimize downtime
• Material Quality & Processing Performance

You are expected tomaintainhigh standardsof material accuracy and quality by:

• Accuratelyidentifyingand sortingplastic materialsaccording to specifications
• Ensuring materials are properly separated and directed through the correct process flow
• Supporting consistent production of clean, usable output materials
• Reducing contamination through attention to detail and correct sorting practices
• Workplace Organization & Standards

You are expected tomaintaina clean, organized, and efficient work environment by:

• Following5S and housekeeping standards at all times
• Keeping work areas organized, safe, and free of hazards
• Supporting smooth workflow through proper staging and material placement
• Maintaining compliance with plant organization expectations
• Teamwork & Operational Support

You are expected to contribute to overall team success by:

• Communicating issues or concerns clearly andin a timely manner
• Working collaboratively with supervisors, maintenance, and quality teams
• Following direction while also taking ownership of assigned tasks
• Supporting shift goals and helpingmaintainproduction flow

Performance Standard for Success

You are considered successful in this role when you:

• Work safely every shift with no preventable safety violations
• Maintain consistent production support with minimal downtime impact
• Accurately sort and handle materials with low contamination levels
• Operate equipment safely and efficiently as trained
• Maintain clean, organized, and compliant work areas
• Demonstrate reliability, accountability, and teamwork in daily work

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.

James Hardie Building Products Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to protected characteristics under applicable law.

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