Scanner Feeder; 3rd. Shift

Scanner Feeder (3rd Shift) (Manufacturing)

3rd shift: 9:30 pm – 5:30 am

Location:

West Plains, MO.

AHF Products has a job opportunity for a Scanner Feeder in West Plains, MO. This position feeds rough lumber into infeed chains/rollers for the scanner that gets an image of the board to be cut by the automated knot saws.

• Inspect lumber from the scanner drag going to the scanner infeed to determine how to feed the product best to go through the scanner and automated knot saws.
• Stop/reset the scanner to help remove jammed pieces at infeed and reset or make minor adjustments as needed.
• Remove strips or defective lumber from drag that won't go through scanner and place into bin.
• Assist machine operator in setting up scanner, resetting errors, and proper running of the full board scanner.
• Perform any other duties as assigned by supervisor.

• Demonstrated mechanical and electrical aptitude in identifying parts type, material, functionality and application.
• Strong understanding of safety procedures.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to read work instructions, safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
• Efficient communication and teamwork skills.
• Desire and ability to interact with and take feedback from production operators, supervisors, and managers.
• Ability to work independently or as a team and follow instructions.
• Must complete and follow Lock Out/Tag Out training.
• Previous manufacturing experience preferred.

• Regularly push, pull, carry, and lift 5–25 lbs regularly and occasionally up to 50 lbs.
• Continually walking, standing, stretching, bending, stooping, crawling, kneeling, crouching, twisting, reaching, grasping and repetitive movements.
• Regularly talk, hear, read, write.
• Regularly perform specific vision tasks: distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
• Continuously work in a non-temperature-controlled environment.
• Continuously work near moving mechanical parts.
• Regularly maintain hand‑eye coordination at a fast pace.
• Regularly climb stairs to/from workstations.
• Continuously work in moderate noise, up to 83 decibels.

• Develop options and implement solutions.
• Work with a team.
• Multitask in a fast‑paced environment.
• Be alert and focused on the task at hand.
• 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.

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