Dryer Feeder — Entry-Level Production Pro

Swanson Group; Glendale (CA); On-site; USD 20,664,000 - 28,930,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fuel pump access (at cost)

401K with company match

HSA with company match

Medical, Dental, Life and Vision

Job summary

Glendale Plywood is seeking a Dryer Feeder to maintain a high-capacity veneer flow and safe operation on the dryer line. You will feed sheets, monitor quality, and work from an elevated platform with attention to safety and production pace.

The role requires adherence to SOPs, basic maintenance tasks, and the ability to communicate clearly during safety procedures. Shifts include Day, Swing, and Graveyard with standard 8-hour blocks.

Qualifications

• Must successfully complete structured job training and testing to become a certified operator.
• Excellent hand eye coordination required.
• Reading and speaking clearly to communicate safety procedures.

Responsibilities

• Feed veneer sheets into the dryer and keep the dryer at least 97% full with quality veneer.
• Move and align sheets, remove overlaps, and ensure proper feeding timing per production needs.
• Assist with basic maintenance, grease and oil parts weekly, and perform routine dryer cleanings.
• Support cross-training by rotating to other positions as directed by the supervisor.
• Follow lock-out/tag-out procedures for maintenance and jam clearances.

Skills

hand-eye coordination

structured training

Job description

Glendale Plywood is seeking a Dryer Feeder to maintain a high-capacity veneer flow and safe operation on the dryer line. You will feed sheets, monitor quality, and work from an elevated platform with attention to safety and production pace.

The role requires adherence to SOPs, basic maintenance tasks, and the ability to communicate clearly during safety procedures. Shifts include Day, Swing, and Graveyard with standard 8-hour blocks.