Extrusion Utility

The Extrusion Utility is responsible for the safe and efficient operation of overhead crane systems to support extrusion production lines. The Extrusion Utility ensures the timely staging loading and changeover of print and wear film rolls to maintain continuous production flow. Reporting to the Shift Supervisor the Extrusion Utility ensures that each line is properly staged and that the next shift is set up for success with required materials. When production allows the Extrusion Utility supports extrusion operators with cleaning inspection troubleshooting and other value-added tasks while developing skills for advancement to Operator.

JOB DUTIES:

Key Responsibilities

• Safelyoperateoverhead crane to transport stage and load print and wear film rolls

• Ensure each extrusion line has active and secondary (backup) rollsstaged at all times

• Leave each line properly staged with wear and print rolls for the next shift

• Perform pre-use inspections of crane and rigging equipment and report defects

• Follow all crane safety procedures including proper rigging and load control

• Assistextrusion operators with cleaning troubleshooting and defect checks when caught up

• Clean vacuum canisters hoses andmaintainhousekeeping standards

• Support production needs to minimize downtime and improve efficiency

• Maintain clean and organized staging areas

• Actively learn extrusion processes and prepare for advancement to Operator role

• Operatecraneusing various control types (Extensions and Wireless).

• Maintaina high levelof awareness ofanyone working in the area and communicate verbally and using the crane horn that the cranewill be movingover head.

• Take part in safety awareness programs within the company.

• Be able to and willing to speak to anyone concerning safety concerns.

• Any other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED preferred

• 13 years of experience in a manufacturing environment preferred

• Experience with extrusion plastics SPC flooring or material handling strongly preferred

• Experience operating overhead cranes preferred

Skills & Competencies

• Strong commitment to safety especially in crane operation

• Ability to follow work instructions and procedures

• Strong attention to detail and situational awareness

• Ability to prioritize tasks in a fast-paced environment

• Strong teamwork and communication skills

• Mechanical aptitude and willingness to learn

Required Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED preferred

• 13 years of experience in a manufacturing environment preferred

• Experience with extrusion plastics SPC flooring or PVC compounding strongly preferred

Skills & Competencies

• Ability to follow detailed work instructions.

• Basic math and measurement skills.

• Experienceoperatingindustrial processing or grinding equipment

• Strong attention to detail with a focus on quality control

• Forklift experience preferred must be willing to learn.

• Strong teamwork and communication skills

Physical Requirements

• Ability tofrequentlylift and/or move up to 50 pounds

• Prolonged periods of standing walking bending and repetitive movement

• Occasional climbing balancing stooping kneeling crouching or crawling

• Ability to wear required personal protective equipment (PPE) including a respirator for extended periods

• Exposure to airborne particles moving mechanical parts and vibration

• Ability to work in high-noise environments

Work Environment

This positionoperatesin an industrial manufacturing environment with exposure to raw material powders heavy machinery and elevated noise facility is not climate-controlled and may experience hot temperatures in the summer and cold temperatures in the are expected to adhere to all safety and housekeeping standards.

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 leadinghard surfaceflooring 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 tolast forgenerations through inspiring designs innovation and a deep commitment to outstanding customer service. Our residential flooring brands include Bruce Armstrong Flooring Hartco Robbins LM Flooring CapellaHomerWoodHearthwood Raintree Autograph Emily Morrow Hometmbr Crossville and Crossville Studios. Our commercial brands include Bruce Contract Hartco Contract AHF Contract Armstrong Flooring Parterre Crossvilleand Crossville Studios. Headquartered in Mountville Pennsylvania with manufacturing operations across the United States and in Cambodia AHF Products employs over 3000 dedicated team members.