Hourly Production Operator
BENEFITS: Medical Dental Vision 401K Quarterly Bonus Eligible
Shift: TBD
Pay: $26.9664 - $30.5964
Shift Differential: $0.40 on 2nd shift / $0.45 on 3rd shift
AHF Products has a job opportunity for a Production Operator to be in Kankakee IL. Reporting to the Operations Manager and on Shift Team Lead the Production Operator will be responsible for mixing chemical compounds to form tiles adding coloration setting up various equipment that sizes grinds handles and transports tiles through forming shaping heating drying and packaging for warehousing or customer shipment
JOB DUTIES:
- Perform operator PMs; utilization of the computer control systems; perform cold start-ups and shutdowns; assist with die changes; perform daily walk through.
- Work the material control panel and related equipment
- Input formulas for mixing the tiles raw materials
- Maintain appropriate levels of raw materials so that work processing runs continuously
- Add in defined levels/weights of pigments for controlling colors and pattern schedules
- Understand and adhere to daily production schedules
- Properly grind and store materials for the sizing and grinding operations
- Acquire mastery of the sizing systems components limitations and use
- Ensure that quality standards are achieved and rework is minimized
- Understand how to use the elevator loads and procedures for moving products
- Safety - always follow all safety guidelines: complete monthly safety training; know and use PPE equipment as required; locate read and understand MSDS; follow job safety analysis procedures follow LOTO rules etc.
- Agree to work with and support the work team as a unit. Rotate through all the duties of the team unit. Actively participate in troubleshooting processing problems.
JOB QUALIFICATIONS:
- High school diploma or general education degree (GED).
- <1 year of experience in a related environment or equivalent training and/or education.
- Must be able to successfully complete and pass a background check employment verification and drug screening.
- Positive and verifiable work history.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
- Frequently will push pull carry and lift 20 - 50lbs.
- Occasionally walking standing stretching bending stooping twisting reaching grasping and repetitive movements
- Frequently talk hear read write
- Frequently must be able to work in moderate noise up to 83 decibels.
MENTAL DEMANDS:
- 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
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.