Location: Somerset,KY, USA
Cold Press Utility
BENEFITS: Medical, Dental, Vision, 401K
AHF Products has a job opportunity for a Cold Press Utility to be located in Somerset, KY. Reporting to the Production Superintendent, the Cold Press Utility is responsible for laying up lamellas on plywood cores that will produce quality flooring blanks. The Cold Press Utility will assist the Cold Press Operator with cleaning and performing PMs on equipment, proper housekeeping of the work area, proper handling of inventory tickets, and will rotate to the Dogwood Press as needed.
JOB DUTIES:
* Always follow all safety guidelines in order to eliminate accidental injury.
* Maintain property, plant, and equipment to support and improve the safe production and performance of operations.
* Participate in Continuous Improvement and provide suggestions to improve processes and participate in team projects.
* Check squareness of spreader at the start of each shift.
* Must rotate positions with other spreader employees every two hours.
* Always put a blank down on the roller lift table to start a new pallet.
* Keep watch on glue spread.
* Lay-up veneer squarely against the backstop and side post. Don't overlap random length veneer, butt the ends together.
* Push off full pallets onto the roller transfer conveyor.
* Include all tickets off veneer on laid up stacks.
* Verify that tickets/material are correct and on each pallet before use.
* Clean spreaders when downtime permits.
* Fill racks with face veneer between stacks.
* Help clean and do PMs on maintenance day.
* Always use Lock Out/Tag Out (LOTO) procedures when cleaning or doing PMs.
* Throw away core that does not have good glue spread.
* Any trash veneer must be placed in the proper dumpster. Do NOT mix trash and veneer.
* Always slow down glue rolls at all breaks and lunch.
* Visually inspect the surface of flooring for defects such as holes, cracks, checks, bark pockets, worm holes, splits, and indentions.
* Mix putty before using. Do NOT add water.
* Use story boards and standard work daily.
* Use different colors of putty when required.
* Be able to putty strips in a timely manner and apply proper amount of putty so pitting does not occur.
* Assist the Operator/Lay-up crew if task is complete.
* Perform any other tasks as assigned.
JOB QUALIFICATIONS:
* Must be able to successfully complete and pass a background check, employment verification and drug screening.
* Positive and Verifiable Work History.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
* Push, pull, carry, and lift 20 - 50lbs.
* Walking, standing, stretching, bending, stooping, twisting, reaching, grasping and repetitive movements
* Talk, hear, read, write and comprehend the English language
* Must be able to work in a non-temperature-controlled environment.
* Work near moving mechanical parts.
* 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. 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.