SideMatcher Feeder (3rd. Shift)

AHF; West Plains (MO); On-site; USD 21,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

401K

Job summary

AHF Products is seeking a Sidematcher Feeder for the 9 p.m. – 5:30 a.m. shift in West Plains, Missouri. You will feed rough lumber into the sidematcher machine, visually assess boards, and help keep the line running smoothly with proper safety and teamwork.

The role emphasizes attention to detail, fast paced multitasking, and the ability to work independently or with a team in a manufacturing environment. Benefits include medical, dental, vision, and 401K.

Qualifications

• Strong understanding of safety procedures.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Able to follow instructions and work well with others.
• Manufacturing experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Feed rough lumber into the sidematcher machine with correct orientation.
• Visually inspect boards to maximize usable footage.
• Operate and adjust machine rollers and guides as needed.
• Stop the machine to clear jams and perform minor adjustments.
• Assist with setup, cleaning, and safety at the work area.
• Remove scrap wood and manage waste conveyor.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Safety procedures

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Independent work

Manufacturing experience

Job description

Sidematcher Feeder

3rd. Shift 9 p.m. - 5:30 a.m.

BENEFITS: Medical, Dental, Vision, 401K

AHF Products has a job opportunity for a Sidematcher Feeder on Third Shift to be located in West Plains, Missouri. The Sidematcher Feeder will feed rough lumber into the rollers of the wood flooring sidematcher machine that cuts and shapes wood.

JOB DUTIES:

• Conveys Woodstock from the feed-table to the side-matcher machine.
• Visually inspect the boards to determine the best way to feed the product that maximizes usable footage.
• Feed stock into rollers of machine with the clearest surface up and hold it with slight pressure against the guide fence.
• Stop the machine to help remove jammed pieces or make minor adjustments.
• Assist the machine operator in setting up the machine and in cleaning the work area, machines, and equipment.
• Remove scrap or defective wood from the feed-tables and place them on the waste conveyor.
• Perform any other duties assigned.

JOB QUALIFICATIONS:

• Strong understanding of safety procedures.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to reach work instructions and labels.
• Efficient communication and teamwork skills.
• Ability to work independently or as a team and follow instructions.
• Previous manufacturing experience preferred.

PHYSCIAL DEMANDS:

• Continually push, pull, carry, and lift 5 - 50lbs.
• Continually walking, standing, stretching, bending, stooping, crouching, crawling, twisting, reaching, grasping and repetitive movements.
• Frequently talk, hear, read, write.
• Continually able to work in a non-temperature-controlled environment.
• Continually work near moving mechanical parts.
• Continually able to work in moderate noise, up to 100 decibels.
• Continually specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

MENTAL DEMANDS:

• 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
• Be alert and focused on task at hand

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 characteris 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.