Utility Operator

AHF Products has a great career opportunity for a Utility operator located at our Sawmill in Smoot, WV. Reporting to the Mill Supervisor, you will be responsible for operating key sawmill equipment including the Trim-saw, Edger, Gangsaw, Chipper, and De-barker to ensureefficient and safe processing of logs and lumber.

Job Duties:

• Operate and monitor key sawmill equipment including the Trim-saw, Edger, Gangsaw, Chipper, and De-barker to ensure efficient and safe processing of logs and lumber.
• Assist in the setup, calibration, and adjustment of machinery to meet production specifications and optimize material yield.
• Perform routine checks on equipment to identify malfunctions or needed maintenance, and report issues to the maintenance team.
• Sort, stack, and transfer processed lumber to designated areas using material handling tools or equipment.
• Support continuous operation by clearing jams, removing waste material, and maintaining flow between stations.
• Monitor product quality during processing and remove or report defective material for reprocessing or disposal.
• Clean and maintain work areas and equipment, ensuring compliance with housekeeping and safety standards.
• Assist with inventory management, labeling, and preparation of finished lumber for shipment or storage.
• Provide general labor support across different mill operations as required by production demands.
• Perform any other work-related task deemed necessary by the mill management.

Job Qualifications:

• Must be able to successfully complete and pass a background check, employment verification and drug screening.
• Positive and verifiable work history.
• Previous sawmill experience.
• Experience operating sawmill equipment such as Trim-saw, Edger, Gangsaw, Chipper, and De-barker.
• Ability to lift heavy objects and perform physically demanding tasks.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy
• Excellent time management skills to meet deadlines.
• Ability to work well in a team-oriented environment.

Physical Demands:

The demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

• Frequent push, pull, carry and lift 20 - 50lbs.
• Frequent walking and sitting.
• Regular stretching, bending, stooping, twisting, reaching, grasping and other such repetitive movements.
• Must be able to communicate, hear, comprehend, and write in English.
• Frequent exposure to dust.
• Exposure to noise environment requiring hearing protection.
• Must be able and willing to work in non-temperature-controlled environment, exposed to weather conditions.

Mental Demands:

The demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

• 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 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.