The Grinding Operator is responsible for the safe and efficient operation of grinding equipment during assigned shifts. Reporting to the Shift Supervisor this role oversees all aspects of grinder operation and maintains the cleanliness organization and safety of the grinding room. The operator ensures material quality equipment performance and adherence to process specifications.
Key Responsibilities
- Operate start up and shut down grinding equipment in accordance with standard operating procedures
- Monitor and adjust machine settings as needed in coordination with the Shift Supervisor and within established process specifications
- Inspect product quality to ensure compliance with company standards
- Verify that the grinder is supplied with the correct raw materials at all times
- Maintain cleanliness and organization of the grinding room in accordance with housekeeping standards
- Follow all safety policies and procedures and maintain accountability for safe work practices
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 material formulations and batch processes
- Basic math and measurement skills
- Experience operating industrial processing or grinding equipment
- Strong attention to detail with a focus on quality control
- Ability to work safely around powders chemicals and mechanical equipment
- Forklift experience preferred
- Strong teamwork and communication skills
Physical Requirements
- Ability to frequently lift 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 position operates in an industrial manufacturing environment with exposure to raw material powders heavy machinery and elevated noise levels. The facility is not climate-controlled and may experience hot temperatures in the summer and cold temperatures in the winter. Employees 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 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 3000 dedicated team members.
The Grinding Operator is responsible for the safe and efficient operation of grinding equipment during assigned shifts. Reporting to the Shift Supervisor this role oversees all aspects of grinder operation and maintains the cleanliness organization and safety of the grinding room. The operator ensur...
The Grinding Operator is responsible for the safe and efficient operation of grinding equipment during assigned shifts. Reporting to the Shift Supervisor this role oversees all aspects of grinder operation and maintains the cleanliness organization and safety of the grinding room. The operator ensures material quality equipment performance and adherence to process specifications.
Key Responsibilities
- Operate start up and shut down grinding equipment in accordance with standard operating procedures
- Monitor and adjust machine settings as needed in coordination with the Shift Supervisor and within established process specifications
- Inspect product quality to ensure compliance with company standards
- Verify that the grinder is supplied with the correct raw materials at all times
- Maintain cleanliness and organization of the grinding room in accordance with housekeeping standards
- Follow all safety policies and procedures and maintain accountability for safe work practices
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 material formulations and batch processes
- Basic math and measurement skills
- Experience operating industrial processing or grinding equipment
- Strong attention to detail with a focus on quality control
- Ability to work safely around powders chemicals and mechanical equipment
- Forklift experience preferred
- Strong teamwork and communication skills
Physical Requirements
- Ability to frequently lift 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 position operates in an industrial manufacturing environment with exposure to raw material powders heavy machinery and elevated noise levels. The facility is not climate-controlled and may experience hot temperatures in the summer and cold temperatures in the winter. Employees 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 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 3000 dedicated team members.
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