SideMatcher Feeder (3rd. Shift)

About the role

AHF Products is seeking a Sidematcher Feeder for its West Plains, Missouri facility. The role involves feeding rough lumber into the sidematcher machine that cuts and shapes wood flooring.

Responsibilities

• Conveys Woodstock from the feed-table to the side-matcher machine.
• Visually inspect the boards to determine the best way to feed the product that maximizes usable footage.
• Feed stock into rollers of machine with the clearest surface up and hold it with slight pressure against the guide fence.
• Stop the machine to help remove jammed pieces or make minor adjustments.
• Assist the machine operator in setting up the machine and in cleaning the work area, machines, and equipment.
• Remove scrap or defective wood from the feed-tables and place them on the waste conveyor.
• Perform any other duties assigned.

Requirements

• Strong understanding of safety procedures.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to reach work instructions and labels.
• Efficient communication and teamwork skills.
• Ability to work independently or as a team and follow instructions.
• Previous manufacturing experience preferred.
• Continually push, pull, carry, and lift 5–50 lbs.
• Continually walking, standing, stretching, bending, stooping, crouching, crawling, twisting, reaching, grasping and repetitive movements.
• Frequently talk, hear, read, write.
• Continually able to work in a non‑temperature‑controlled environment.
• Continually work near moving mechanical parts.
• Continually able to work in moderate noise, up to 100 decibels.
• Continually specific vision abilities required: close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
• 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.
• Be alert and focused on the task at hand.

Benefits

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• 401K

Schedule

Third Shift: 9 p.m. – 5:30 a.m.