Blow Down Crew - Weekends - Roseburg, OR

Swanson-Group-Inc.; Roseburg (OR); On-site; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

Swanson-Group-Inc. is seeking a Weekend Blow Down Crew member for the Sawmill/Planer department. You will perform cleanup to maintain a safe environment and help maximize production, working closely with the Clean Up Lead, maintenance, and production teams.

Responsibilities include removing debris, feeding lumber into the chipper, clearing jams, reporting leaks, and operating a forklift or Bobcat as needed. Strong safety awareness and ability to work long shifts are essential.

Qualifications

• Experience cleaning up sawdust, debris around mill machinery.
• Basic forklift and Bobcat operation.
• Ability to climb ladders and stand for long periods.
• Good hand-eye coordination.

Responsibilities

• Perform cleanup throughout the mill to maintain a safe work environment and maximize production.
• Identify and save usable pieces of lumber.
• Feed unusable broken boards into the chipper.
• Assist in clearing jam ups in conveyor systems.
• Report all broken machinery and oil leaks.
• Keep aisles and catwalks clear of boards and debris.
• Operate forklift or Bobcat as needed.

Skills

Hand-eye coordination

Safety awareness

Prioritization

Teamwork

Tools

Forklift operation

Bobcat operation

Job description

Position Title: Weekend Blow Down Crew

Reports To: Lead Cleanup

Department: Sawmill/Planer

Hours per shift: Employee works 10-hour shifts, with three 10- minute breaks, and a 30- minute unpaid lunch break.

Wage: TBD

Position Purpose: Perform cleanup throughout the mill to maintain a safe work environment and maximize production. Works closely with Clean Up Lead, maintenance, and production workers.

Position Functions:

Cleanup Level 2: Essential Functions*

These duties are designated as ADA Essential Functions and must be performed in this job.

• Clean up sawdust, chips, shavings, bark, broken boards around machinery using shovel, broom, air hose, forklift, rake, wheelbarrow, conveyors, etc. May require moving small or broken logs infrequently. Requires repetitive use of hands, arms, upper body, back, legs. Worker will bend, twist, squat, push/pull (back legs) using waist, shoulders, arms, hands, and wrists to manipulate a variety of tools. Crawl under machinery occasionally. Climb ladders occasionally and stand/walk for long periods of time.
• Identify and save usable pieces of lumber.
• Feed unusable broken boards into the chipper
• Assist in clearing jam ups in conveyor systems. This may involve climbing ladders.
• Report all broken machinery and oil leaks to maintenance immediately.
• Keep aisles and catwalks clear of boards and debris.
• Empty waste boxes into dumpster.
• Maintain catch basins.
• Basic forklift operation and Bobcat operation.

Non-Essential Functions

• Perform other duties and functions as assigned by supervisor for production and cleaning purpose.
• Steam clean hydraulic units.
• Assist co-workers or Maintenance personnel in basic maintenance procedures.

Working Environment: (1) Inside 90%, average temperature 80 degrees, extreme low temperature 10 degrees F, extreme high temperature 120 degrees F. (2) Outside 10%. Noise or vibration: Machine noise to include machine being operated as well as other machines close by including Forklifts. Hazards: See Job Hazard Analysis. (3) Atmospheric conditions: Dust: Limited, Mist: Water, Odors: Dry wood, Gasses: None, Poor Ventilation: None. The worker in this position will be standing on a slightly elevated wooden platform with rubber mats. The worker will move back and forth on this platform in front of an elevated dry conveyor measuring 3 ½ to 4’ above the ground. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Personal Protective Equipment Required: (1) Eye Protection. (2) Hearing Protection. (3) Blue Atlas gloves. (4) Approved Footwear (5) High Visibility Clothing.

Physical Demands: See the attached Job/Task Evaluation and Physical Capabilities portion; this position requires constant use of hearing and vision, frequent bending, twisting, pushing/pulling and reaching, and occasional lifting/carrying/pushing/pulling more than 50 lbs.

Skills: (1) must have excellent hand eye coordination. Use vision/hearing continuously and must have peripheral vision to see forklifts and co-workers. Reading and speech required to communicate comprehension of Job Hazard Analysis, machine specific lockout procedures, monthly safety training, etc. Worker generally works with another clean up member with little supervision. Clean up members must be self-directed in identifying and efficiently completing each task. Ability to prioritize, organize, and make necessary decisions.

Safety: (1) Do only maintenance you are trained to do and keep all body parts out of machinery. (2) Always use our 14-step lockout/tagout procedure before doing any maintenance, clearing jams, or getting into machinery for any reason; be aware of stored energy. (3) Always use proper body mechanics (ex: don’t overreach, get help as needed to push loads out). (4) Use proper PPE (gloves, eye protection, hearing protection). (5) Be aware of and always communicate with your co-worker (ex: forklift driver). (6) Will be required to read and write during safety training.

ENDURANCE

Never/Not Required

Seldom

1-5%

Occasionally

6-33%

Frequently

34-66%

Continuous

67-100%

Total hours at one time

Total hours in a workday

SITTING

X

10

STANDING

X

2

10

WALKING

X

2

10

CHANGE POSITIONS

X

LIFTING

Never/Not Required

Seldom

1-5%

Occasionally

6-33%

Frequently

34-66%

Continuous

67-100%

1-10 LBS

10 LBS

11-20 LBS

20 LBS

21-50 LBS

50 LBS

51-75 LBS

100 LBS

>100 LBS

>100 LBS

Maximum weight lifted by worker without assistance: 50 LBS

If required, lifting over 50 LBS is performed with two or more people and/or lifting devices.

CARRYING

Never/Not Required

Seldom

1-5%

Occasionally

6-33%

Frequently

34-66%

Continuous

67-100%

1-10 LBS

10 LBS

11-20 LBS

20 LBS

21-50 LBS

50 LBS

51-75 LBS

75 LBS

76-100 LBS

100 LBS

>100 LBS

>100 LBS

Maximum weight carried by worker without assistance: 10-50 LBS

If required, carrying over 50 LBS is performed with two or more people and/or lifting devices.

PUSHING/PULLING FORCE TO BE EXCERTED

Never/Not Required

Seldom

1-5%

Occasionally

6-33%

Frequently

34-66%

Continuous

67-100%

1-10 LBS

10 LBS

11-20 LBS

20 LBS

21-50 LBS

50 LBS

51-75 LBS

75 LBS

76-100 LBS

100 LBS

>100 LBS

>100 LBS

Maximum weight of object pushed/pulled by worker: 50 Lbs. Distance: 4’

Type of surface (i.e. level, carpet, incline): Level / Incline

OTHER

Never/Not Required

Seldom

1-5%

Occasionally

6-33%

Frequently

34-66%

Continuous

67-100%

BEND/STOOP

X

TWIST

X

CROUCH/SQUAT

X

KNEEL

X

CRAWL

X

WALK-LEVEL SURFACE

X

WALK-UNEVEN SURFACE

X

CLIMB STEPS

X

CLIMB LADDER

X

WORK AT HEIGHTS

X

REACH AT OR ABOVE SHOULDER

X

REACH BELOW SHOULDER

X

USE OF ARMS

X

USE OF WRISTS

X

USE OF HANDS

X

GRASPING/SQUEEZING

X

OPERATE FOOT CONTROLS

X

ENVIRONMENT

INSIDE

90%

OUTSIDE

10%

TEMPERATURE EXTREMES

YES

VIBRATION

NO

WORKS ON OR AROUND MOVING MACHINARY OR MECHANICAL PARTS

YES

PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT

BOOTS

YES

HARDHAT

NO

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