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. For more information, visit www.jameshardie.com [www.jameshardie.com]. SUMMARY Make your dream career a reality. If you are smart, driven, and authentic, with a background in operating machinery, or a desire in learning to become a General Operator we want to speak with you! The Generalist Operator is an integral member of the James Hardie manufacturing team, you will be responsible for operating industrial scale machinery to convert raw materials into a finished product,  while working with other team members to produce high-quality fiber cement building products. Here at James Hardie, we believe that our continued growth and innovation are yours too, that’s why we have a progressive internal certification program that enables you to keep learning and growing throughout your journey here with us. WHAT YOU’LL DO: * Operate and maintain industrial equipment and machinery * Learn how to make and manufacture our wide variety of innovative products * Communicate all pertinent information regarding safety, quality, and mechanical issues to designated leads. * Assist in the efforts of down day machine cleaning, wash-ups, housekeeping, and continuous improvement efforts. * Perform product adherence checks to maintain our quality standards WHAT YOU’LL BRING: * Ideally a minimum of 1-year experience in manufacturing, or working with large machinery and equipment * Ability to demonstrate past success related to manufacturing, or a business support crew environment * Understanding of safety policies to drive a best in class Zero Harm Culture * Solid work history of learning, job growth and achievements * Ability to continuously stand, walk or sit * Ability to lift up to 10lbs frequently, and 50 pounds occasionally.  * Ability to bend, climb ladder & stairs  WHAT YOU’LL RECEIVE: * Comprehensive low-cost co-pay medical insurance; as well as vision insurance benefits for every 30+ hour full-time employee. Insurance starts on day one! * Life insurance * Short-term and long-term disability insurance * 401(k) Retirement plan that will match 100% of employees saved dollars up to the first 6% of your salary * Paid Time Off that accrues at a rate of eighty (80) hours per year for the first 4 years of employment. Accrual rate subsequently increases at 5,10 and 15 years of employment. * 11 paid holidays per year, paid vacation including Jury Duty and bereavement leave * Paid sick leave that accrues at a rate of 1 hour for every 40 hours worked (40 hours annually) * Wellness Program * Employee Assistance Program * Parental Leave * Tuition reimbursement * Employee Stock Purchase Program James Hardie Building Products Inc. is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, gender, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, genetic information, veteran's status, marital status, pregnancy, disability, or any other basis protected by law. James Hardie will comply with any applicable state and local laws regarding employee leave benefits, including, but not limited to providing time off pursuant to the Colorado Healthy Families and Workplaces Act, in accordance with its plans and policies. The position responsibilities outlined above are in no way to be construed as all encompassing. Other duties, responsibilities, and qualifications may be required and/or assigned as necessary.