Scanner Feeder (3rd. Shift)

AHF Products; West Plains (MO); On-site; USD 30,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

AHF Products is seeking a Scanner Feeder in West Plains, MO to feed lumber into the scanner infeed and through automated knot saws. You will inspect lumber from the scanner drag, help reset the scanner, remove jams, and assist with setup and full-board scanning operations.

The role requires mechanical and electrical aptitude, safety awareness, and the ability to read work instructions. Prior manufacturing experience is preferred, with opportunities to grow in a team-driven environment.

Qualifications

• Must demonstrate mechanical and electrical aptitude for identifying parts, materials and applications.
• Strong understanding of safety procedures and adherence to rules.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to read and follow work instructions, safety rules and manuals.
• Efficient communication and teamwork with production operators and supervisors.
• Ability to work independently or in a team and take direction.

Responsibilities

• Feed lumber from scanner drag into the scanner infeed to optimize feed through the scanner and knot saws.
• Stop/reset the scanner to clear jams and make minor adjustments as needed.
• Remove strips or defective lumber and sort into bins.
• Assist machine operator in setting up the scanner and ensuring proper operation of the full board scanner.
• Perform other duties as assigned by supervisor.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Safety procedures

Organizational skills

Read work instructions

Communication & teamwork

Operator interaction

Follow instructions

Job description

AHF Products has a job opportunity for a Scanner Feeder in West Plains, MO. This position feeds rough lumber into infeed chains/rollers for the scanner that gets an image of the board to be cut by the automated knot saws.

JOB DUTIES:

• Inspects lumber from the scanner drag going to the scanner infeed to determine how to feed the product best to go through the scanner and automated knot saws.
• Stops/resets the scanner to help remove jammed pieces at infeed and resets or makes minor adjustments as needed.
• Removed strips or defective lumber from drag that won’t go through scanner and places into bin.
• Assists machine operator in setting up scanner, resetting errors, and proper running of the full board scanner.
• Perform any other duties as assigned by supervisor.

JOB QUALIFICATIONS:

• Demonstrated mechanical and electrical aptitude in identifying parts type, material, functionality and application.
• Strong understanding of safety procedures.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to read work instructions, safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
• Efficient communication and teamwork skills.
• Desire and ability to interact with and take feedback from production operators, supervisor and managers.
• Ability to work independently or as a team and follow instructions.
• Must complete and follow Lock Out/Tag Out training.
• Previous manufacturing experience preferred.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

• Regularly push, pull, carry, and lift 5 - 25lbs regularly and occasionally up to 50 lbs.
• Continually walking, standing, stretching, bending, stooping, crawling, kneeling, crouching, twisting, reaching, grasping and repetitive movements.
• Regularly talk, hear, read, write.
• Regularly specific vision abilities required by this job include distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
• Continually work in a non-temperature-controlled environment.
• Continually work near moving mechanical parts.
• Regularly hand-eye coordination at fast pace.
• Regularly climbs stairs to/from workstations.
• Continually work in moderate noise, up to 83 decibels.

MENTAL DEMANDS:

• Develop options and implement solutions
• Work with a team
• Multitask in a fast-paced environment
• Be alert and focused on task at hand
• Work with a Sense of Urgency

AHF PRODUCTS:

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.

AHF Products is a leading hard surface flooring manufacturer in the USA with a family of trusted brands serving the residential and commercial hardwood, tile, and vinyl flooring markets. With decades of experience in award-winning flooring design, product development, manufacturing, and service, we create quality flooring to last for generations through inspiring designs, innovation, and a deep commitment to outstanding customer service. Our residential flooring brands include Bruce®, Armstrong Flooring™, Hartco®, Robbins®, LM Flooring ®, Capella®, HomerWood®, Hearthwood®, Raintree®, Autograph®, Emily Morrow Home®, tmbr®, Crossville®, and Crossville Studios®. Our commercial brands include Bruce Contract™, Hartco Contract™, AHF Contract®, Armstrong Flooring, Parterre®, Crossville® and Crossville Studios®. Headquartered in Mountville, Pennsylvania, with manufacturing operations across the United States and in Cambodia, AHF Products employs over 3,000 dedicated team members.

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