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AHF

Fork Lift Operator

AHF, Cartersville, Georgia, United States, 30120

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BENEFITS:

Medical, Dental, Vision, 401K

Job Description The Extrusion Forklift Operator is responsible for safely operating forklifts to move materials, maintaining production flow, work-in-process, and finished goods in support of extrusion operations.

Job Duties

Safely operate forklifts and other material‑handling equipment in an extrusion manufacturing environment

Transport raw materials, dies, pallets, scrap, and finished products to and from extrusion lines and designated storage areas

Load and unload materials from racks, staging areas, and trailers

Supply production lines with required materials to meet production schedules

Remove finished goods and scrap from production areas in a timely manner

Perform required pre‑shift forklift inspections and report unsafe conditions or equipment malfunctions

Accurately complete material movement documentation, scanning, or inventory transactions

Maintain housekeeping standards and comply with 5S or similar workplace organization practices

Follow all OSHA regulations, safety procedures, and company policies

Communicate effectively with supervisors, operators, and warehouse personnel

Perform other duties as assigned to support business needs

Job Qualifications

Prior forklift experience in a manufacturing or industrial environment preferred

Ability to read and understand work instructions, labels, and safety documentation

Basic math and record‑keeping skills

Demonstrated commitment to workplace safety

Physical Demands

Frequently will push, pull, carry, and lift 50lbs.

Frequent walking, standing, stretching, bending, stooping, twisting, reaching, grasping, and repetitive movements

Occasionally required to climb, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl

Frequently must be able to work in moderate noise, up to 83 decibels.

Exposure to noise environment requires hearing protection.

Must be able and willing to work in non‑temperature‑controlled environment, exposed to weather conditions.

Mental Demands

Make decisions

Develop options and implement solutions

Work with a team

Attention to detail

Communicate effectively

Work with a sense of urgency

Maintain regular and punctual attendance (consistent with ADA and/or FMLA)

Multitask in a fast‑paced environment

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.

AHF Products is a leading hard surface flooring manufacturer in the USA with a family of trusted brands serving the residential and commercial hardwood, tile, and vinyl flooring markets. With decades of experience in award‑winning flooring design, product development, manufacturing, and service, we create quality flooring to last for generations through inspiring designs, innovation, and a deep commitment to outstanding customer service. Our residential flooring brands include Bruce®, Armstrong Flooring™, Hartco®, Robbins®, LM Flooring ®, Capella®, HomerWood®, Hearthwood®, Raintree®, Autograph®, Emily Morrow Home®, tmbr®, Crossville®, and Crossville Studios®. Our commercial brands include Bruce Contract™, Hartco Contract™, AHF Contract®, Armstrong Flooring, Parterre®, Crossville® and Crossville Studios®. Headquartered in Mountville, Pennsylvania, with manufacturing operations across the United States and in Cambodia, AHF Products employs over 3,000 dedicated team members.

Seniority Level

Entry level

Employment Type

Full‑time

Job Function

Management and Manufacturing

Industries

Manufacturing

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