Planner Operator

AHF; Beverly (WV); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

401K

Job summary

AHF Products is hiring a Planner Operator in Beverly, WV, reporting to the Rough End Production Supervisor. You will maximize throughput, yield and quality on a Mill line by operating the Planer, auditing settings, and tracking data while maintaining safety and housekeeping.

Candidates should demonstrate strong problem solving, excellent communication, and willingness to train on all equipment. Overtime and cross-training are required to support business needs.

Qualifications

• Good working knowledge of all pertinent manufacturing procedures.
• Capable of working from blueprints and manufacturing operations and tooling instructions.
• Familiar with and/or willingness to train on the operation of all assigned equipment.
• Ability to solve broad scope of problems.
• Excellent team player.
• Excellent communication and listening skills.
• Possess problem solving and team building skills.
• Must be willing to work Mill required overtime.
• Willing to cross-train on other machines.
• Must have an excellent attendance record
• Ability and willingness to work core hours to support the needs of our Business
• Strong analytical skills are essential for troubleshooting and diagnosing equipment issues, interpreting technical data, supporting maintenance activities, and optimizing equipment performance.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to articulate complex concepts clearly and effectively.

Responsibilities

• Be able to audit and adjust settings for planer system per specs.
• Complete pm’s weekly as generated.
• Be able to run and maintain the Planer system.
• Track and document data as needed.
• Capable of working from blueprints and manufacturing operations and tooling instructions.
• Able to use calipers.
• Familiar with and/or willingness to train on the operation of all Skilled Production operated equipment.
• Maintain housekeeping and 5S of Mill/RE Area.
• Ability to solve broad scope of problems.
• Excellent team player.
• Excellent communication and listening skills.
• Possess problem solving and team building skills.
• Must adhere to the work schedule set by management, including any overtime scheduled.
• Be able to communicate effectively with co-workers
• Ensure safety by following all company policies including safety rules, procedures and Lock-Out/Tag-out procedures. Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP’s). Personal safety standards and OSHA standards.
• Work cooperatively with production staff to accomplish tasks and achieve departmental goals.
• Maintain property, plant, and equipment to support and improve the safe production and performance of the operations.
• Perform other tasks as assigned.

Skills

Manufacturing procedures

Blueprints

Equipment operation

Problem solving

Team player

Communication

Attendance

Overtime willingness

Cross-training

Core hours

Analytical skills

Safety awareness

Tools

Calipers

Planer equipment

Job description

Planner Operator

BENEFITS: Medical, Dental, Vision, 401K

Shift: 1st Shift 6:45am - 5:15pm M - TH

AHF Products has a job opportunity for a Planner Operator to be in Beverly, WV. Reporting to the Rough End Production Supervisor, the Planner Operator will play a crucial role by safely maximizing thru-put, yield and quality on a Mill line through the operation of a Planer.

EDUCATION AND QUALIFICATIONS:

• Good working knowledge of all pertinent manufacturing procedures
• Capable of working from blueprints and manufacturing operations and tooling instructions.
• Familiar with and/or willingness to train on the operation of all assigned equipment.
• Ability to solve broad scope of problems
• Excellent team player.
• Excellent communication and listening skills.
• Possess problem solving and team building skills.
• Must be willing to work Mill required overtime.
• Willing to cross-train on other machines.
• Must have an excellent attendance record
• Ability and willingness to work core hours to support the needs of our Business
• Strong analytical skills are essential for troubleshooting and diagnosing equipment issues, interpreting technical data, supporting maintenance activities, and optimizing equipment performance.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to articulate complex concepts clearly and effectively.

NON-ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Able to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance manuals, procedure manuals and instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
• Able to follow established policies and procedures.
• Able to work independently as well as in a team environment on assigned projects/tasks and report to supervision the status of each as needed.
• Able to demonstrate practical problem-solving skills.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Qualified individuals must have the ability (with or without reasonable accommodation) to perform the following duties:

• Be able to audit and adjust settings for planer system per specs
• Complete pm’s weekly as generated
• Be able to run and maintain the Planer system
• Track and document data as needed
• Capable of working from blueprints and manufacturing operations and tooling instructions.
• Able to use calipers
• Familiar with and/or willingness to train on the operation of all Skilled Production operated equipment.
• Maintain housekeeping and 5S of Mill/RE Area
• Ability to solve broad scope of problems
• Excellent team player.
• Excellent communication and listening skills.
• Possess problem solving and team building skills.
• Must adhere to the work schedule set by management, including any overtime scheduled.
• Be able to communicate effectively with co-workers

• Ensure safety by following all company policies including safety rules, procedures and Lock-Out/Tag-out procedures. Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP’s). Personal safety standards and OSHA standards.
• Work cooperatively with production staff to accomplish tasks and achieve departmental goals.
• Maintain property, plant, and equipment to support and improve the safe production and performance of the operations.
• Perform other tasks as assigned.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

The demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to

successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

• Push, pull, carry, and lift up to 50 pounds. Occasional
• Walking, standing, stretching, bending, climbing, stooping, twisting, reaching, grasping and repetitive movements. Frequently
• Talk, hear, read, write, and comprehend English. FrequentlyMust be able to attain visual acuity at 20/20, using prescriptive lenses if necessary. Frequently
• Ability to read and effectively communicate both by spoken and written words. Frequently
• Must be able to work in a non-temperature-controlled environment. Frequently
• Work near moving mechanical parts.Frequently
• Must be able to work in moderate noise, up to 83 decibels.Frequently
• Close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.Frequently
• Exposed to moving mechanical parts and fumes or airborne particles.Frequently
• Exposed to extreme heat and vibration; wet and/or humid conditions; high, precarious places.Frequently

MENTAL DEMANDS:

The demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

• Think analytically
• Make decisions
• Develop options and implement solutions
• Work with a team
• Maintain regular and punctual attendance (consistent with ADA and/or FMLA)
• Attention to detail
• Communicate effectively
• Multitask in a fast-paced environment
• Work with a Sense of Urgency

ENVIRONMENTAL DEMANDS:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee

encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be

made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Must be able to work in a non-temperature-controlled environment
• Ability to work in a manufacturing setting where dust is generated

AHF Products provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.