The Recycler is responsible for sorting, processing, and handling PVC scrap materials, ensuring compliance with safety protocols, and operating necessary machinery to facilitate the recycling process. This role requires attention to detail, adherence to safety procedures, and effective communication with team members to support operational efficiency.
Consistently wear required PPE (hearing protection, OSHA-approved eye protection, gloves, steel-toe boots).
Follow safety protocols for saw cutting procedures and PVC scrap processing.
Comply with all OSHA-required safety training, including forklift operation, hazard recognition, fire safety, lockout/tagout procedures, and personal protective equipment (PPE) usage.
Read and follow production skid tags, understanding item numbers, part descriptions, quantity per skid, and label identification.
Properly sort various types of purchased scrap, including free foam PVC trim, rigid materials, PVC mouldings, sawdust, colored non-white materials, and siding.
Operate Vibrator Sorting Table, Tip Hopper, dust collection system, metal separator, and earth magnet system.
Load and manage gray scrap bins for processing.
Operate forklifts according to in-house and OSHA safety guidelines (seatbelt usage, stopping at designated areas, using horns, maintaining fork height below 12 inches while moving).
Perform forklift safety checks before shifts, inspecting brakes, horn, lights, alarms, steering, tires, hydraulic systems, and battery connections.
Follow proper stacking procedures to ensure warehouse safety.
Wear required PPE for grinder operations (face shield, black gloves, hearing protection, and OSHA-approved safety glasses).
Follow Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) for starting and shutting down shredders and grinders, working with maintenance when necessary.
Monitor and manage amps to prevent overloads during the grinding process.
Safely dump blue and gray bins, following protocol to attach safety chains and correctly operate the self-dumping hopper.
Prior experience working in an industrial setting preferred.
Familiarity with warehouse operations, recycling processes, and material handling equipment
Ability to lift 25-50 lbs as required.
Knowledge of measurement tools (tape measures, calipers, micrometers) and ability to pass measurement test before hire.
Strong understanding of workplace safety protocols and procedures
Must pass background check and drug test.
High school diploma or GED required.
Competitive pay and full-time benefits package.
In-house forklift certification and training provided.
Opportunities for career advancement within AZEK/Versatex.
James Hardie Industries is the world’s #1 producer and marketer of high-performance fiber cement and fiber gypsum building solutions. We employ a diverse global workforce of approximately 5,800 employees across operations in North America, Europe, Australia, and New Zealand, and generated more than $3.9 billion in net sales during our 2024 financial year.
We believe that home is a sanctuary and a canvas for self-expression without compromise. As the trusted innovator and industry leader in the markets where we operate, James Hardie empowers homeowners and building professionals alike to achieve their dream home with premium quality solutions that enable endless possibilities for design and aesthetics, while also delivering trusted protection and long-lasting beauty.
Key to this effort is our dedication to our customers, market driven innovation, an inclusive and empowering company culture, and an unwavering commitment to our Zero Harm safety initiative. We also recognize the company’s ability to influence the communities in which we live and work around the world. While operating with a global mindset, we put great care into how our business impacts the local communities in which we operate and serve by sourcing locally, employing locally and delivering locally.
