Extrusion Operator

BENEFITS:

Medical, Dental, Vision, 401K

AHF Products has a job opportunity for a skilled Extrusion Operator to be located at our plant in Cartersville, GA. The Extrusion Operator will be responsible for shift‑wise operation of the extrusion machine, reporting to the shift leader to organize the daily activities on the extrusion machine and is responsible for production results and optimum operation of the extrusion process. The operator checks the quality of the product and adjusts the settings as needed.

• Assist in starting up and shutting down of the line, adjust settings if needed in communication with the shift leader and within process specification, monitor quality, perform time‑sensitive quality checks, and ensure the extrusion line has correct raw materials.
• Account in the system for the produced products, adjust, calibrate, and test equipment at the beginning of every shift to ensure proper pressure, speed, temperature, and general operation, and examine visually, weigh, and measure components created from equipment at the end of the week to ensure machines are producing according to company and industry regulations and standards, adjusting as needed.
• Work with team members, shift supervisors and all necessary personnel to take care of complications as they arise, communicate with fellow team members to learn of any equipment problems or malfunctions and take care of them as they come up.
• Use regulated cleaning solutions, grease guns, oil cans, air hoses and cleaning cloths to properly maintain and clean equipment on a bimonthly basis, make repairs to equipment when necessary, and replace all defective, broken or worn‑out components. Choose and install cutters, molds, and all other necessary equipment parts so machines are always operating at peak efficiency; responsible for order and cleanliness.
• Follow safety guidelines.

• High school diploma or GED equivalent.
• Extrusion experience.
• Ability to work in a fast‑paced environment.
• Must be able to successfully complete and pass a background check, employment verification and drug screening.
• Positive and verifiable work history.

• Frequently push, pull, carry, and lift up to 50 lbs.
• Frequent walking, standing, stretching, bending, stooping, twisting, reaching, grasping, and repetitive movements.
• Occasional climbing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, or crawling.
• Frequently work in moderate noise up to 83 decibels; exposure to a noise environment requiring hearing protection.
• Must be able and willing to work in a non‑temperature‑controlled environment, exposed to weather conditions.

• 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 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.