Job Description

Job Title: Recycle Technician
Location: AZEK Company/Return Polymers, Wilmington Division, Recycle Facility
Schedule: B Crew (6:45PM-7AM) Rotating 12-hour shifts on a 2/2/3 schedule.
Pay: $22 per hour
Reports To: Recycle Production Supervisor

We are seeking a highly energetic and motivated Recycle Technician to join our team at the Recycle Facility. The ideal candidate will thrive in a fast-paced manufacturing environment, demonstrating strong physical capabilities, adherence to safety protocols, and a commitment to operational excellence. Performance will be assessed based on safety and quality standards, efficiency in core responsibilities, and contributions to team goals.

Key Performance Objectives

1. Safety and Compliance

• Performance Metric: Achieve 100% adherence to safety protocols with zero accident reports related to personal protective equipment (PPE) and equipment handling.
• Expectation: Consistently wear and utilize PPE correctly. Perform physical tasks, including lifting up to 50 lbs and maneuvering large equipment, safely. Pass a physical abilities test to confirm capability.

2. Operational Efficiency

• Performance Metric: Meet or exceed 95% of shift operational goals.
• Expectation: Start, operate, maintain, and shut down equipment accurately per operational standards. Ensure equipment performance aligns with specifications and address any deviations promptly.

3. Workplace Organization and Methodologies

• Performance Metric: Demonstrate 100% adherence to workplace organization methodologies such as TPM (Total Productive Maintenance) and 6S (Sort, Set in Order, Shine, Standardize, Sustain).
• Expectation: Complete daily duties in accordance with TPM and 6S methodologies to maintain an organized workspace and implement improvements.

4. Quality Control and Documentation

• Performance Metric: Achieve a 98% accuracy rate in completing Quality Check paperwork and Production Operator reports.
• Expectation: Complete Quality Check paperwork on schedule and accurately document production data and work orders.

5. Process and Equipment Maintenance

• Performance Metric: Resolve 90% of process and equipment defects through effective troubleshooting and minor repairs.
• Expectation: Diagnose issues promptly, perform minor repairs, and document work orders for major repairs. Assist Maintenance personnel as needed.

6. Team Contribution and Flexibility

• Performance Metric: Achieve a 95% or higher satisfaction rating from team members.
• Expectation: Contribute positively to team goals and demonstrate flexibility in work schedule and duties.

7. Physical and Environmental Adaptability

• Performance Metric: Exhibit a 100% compliance rate in adapting to varying temperatures and standing for full shifts.
• Expectation: Perform tasks efficiently in varying conditions and stand for extended periods.

Qualifications

• Experience: Minimum of 5 years in an extrusion processing environment preferred, with demonstrated experience in extrusion processes and equipment.

• Skills:

  • Proven knowledge of extrusion processes and equipment operation.
  • Strong decision-making, analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills.
  • Ability to work cross-functionally and adapt to a fast-paced, 24/7 environment.
  • Basic computer skills for data input.

• Education: High School Diploma or GED required.

• Attributes: Self-directed, motivated, able to multi-task, and willing to share responsibility and accountability.

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.