Sander Operator

AHF Products, a leading hard surface flooring manufacturer in the USA, has an opportunity for a Sander Operator in Beverly, WV. Reporting to the Finish Line Production Supervisor, this role is key to ensuring flooring is sanded to specifications for a quality finish and maintaining sander efficiency.

Responsibilities

• Maintain good attendance record
• Perform and schedule sander maintenance as required
• Ensure all counters function properly
• Verify flooring specifications and document data
• Complete lineal, quality, and downtime sheets hourly
• Change sanding paper as needed
• Maintain housekeeping and 5S standards in the Finish Line area
• Meet daily production numbers and run footage requirements
• Use calipers and micrometers
• Operate and maintain multiple pieces of equipment
• Practice safe work habits
• Communicate effectively with co-workers
• Work different shifts as needed

Requirements

• General knowledge of sander operation
• General maintenance ability
• Ability to perform preventive maintenance correctly and on time
• Effective communication skills (speaking, writing, active listening, taking instruction)
• Knowledge of safety regulations and commitment to a safe work environment
• Ability to work effectively in a team
• Excellent organizational skills and strong attention to detail
• Ability to follow established policies and procedures
• Proficient computer skills
• Willingness to work core hours supporting business needs

Physical Demands

• Occasionally push, pull, carry, and lift up to 50 pounds
• Frequent walking, standing, stretching, bending, climbing, stooping, twisting, reaching, grasping, and repetitive movements
• Frequent talking, hearing, reading, writing, and comprehending English
• Frequent visual acuity at 20/20 (with prescriptive lenses if needed)
• Frequent reading and communication (spoken and written)
• Frequent work in non-temperature-controlled environments
• Frequent work near moving mechanical parts
• Frequent exposure to moderate noise (up to 83 decibels)
• Close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus
• Frequent exposure to moving mechanical parts, fumes, or airborne particles
• Frequent exposure to extreme heat, vibration, wet/humid conditions, and high or precarious places

Mental Demands

• Analytical thinking and decision-making
• Developing options and implementing solutions
• Team collaboration
• Maintaining regular and punctual attendance
• Attention to detail
• Effective communication
• Multitasking in a fast-paced environment
• Working with a sense of urgency

Schedule

6:45 AM – 5:15 PM, Monday through Thursday

Benefits

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• 401K