Green Veneer Production Associate - Days - Springfield Plywood

Swanson-Group-Inc.; Springfield (OR); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Swanson-Group-Inc. seeks an LPC Cleanup worker to maintain a clean and safe plant environment.

The role supports production by monitoring quality and ensuring adherence to safety protocols, performing routine cleaning, and assisting with equipment as needed on the SPW Green End floor. Working conditions include inside plant areas with occasional outdoor tasks; PPE is required and standard safety procedures must be followed.

Job description

Position Title: LPC Cleanup

Reports To: Green End Supervisor

Department: SPW Green End

Hours per shift: Days

Wage: Level 1

Position Purpose: To ensure that the plant site is kept clean and safe. To keep up with production levels, monitoring quality and working safely.

Position Functions:

Essential Functions*

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

• Clean up sawdust, chips, Veneer, bark, 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.
• Unplug jams and plugs in conveyor systems and chippers. This may involve climbing ladders.
• Report all broken machinery and oil leaks to Supervisor immediately.
• Operator the chipping system.
• Empty waste boxes into dumpsters. Maintain catch basins. Help with blowdown on a regular basis, as directed by Supervisor.

Non-Essential Functions*

• The worker may be required to rotate to different positions for cross training purposes or to facilitate production. Job duties for other positions are outlined in their individual job descriptions.
• Assist Co-Workers or maintenance personnel in basic maintenance and upkeep of machine.

Working Environment: (1) Inside 95% of the time. Outside 5% of the time; average temperature 60 degrees, extreme low temperature 10 degrees F, extreme high temperature 105 degrees F. (2) Noise or vibration: Machine noise to include machine being operated as well as other machines close by including Loaders. (3) Hazards: See Job Hazard Analysis. (4) Atmospheric conditions: Dust: Limited, Mist: Water, Odors: Dry wood, Gasses: None, Poor Ventilation: None.

Personal Protective Equipment Required: (1) Eye Protection. (2) Hearing Protection. (3) Approved Footwear. (4) Gloves. (5) High Visibility Clothing. (When entering and exiting mill or while out on the floor)

Physical Demands: See the attached Job/Task Evaluation and Physical Capabilities portion; this position requires constant use of hearing and vision, frequent pushing/pulling and reaching, and occasional lifting/carrying/ more than 35 lbs.

Skills: (1) Use broom, rake, shovel, air hose, picaroon, peevey, chainsaw, and Bobcat. (2) Use vision/hearing continuously. (3) Reading and speech required to communicate comprehension of Job Hazard Analysis, machine specific lockout procedures, monthly safety training, etc. (4) The worker generally works alone or with a partner with little supervision. Must be self-directed in identifying and efficiently completing each task.

Safety Features: (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 communicate with your co-worker at all times (ex: forklift driver). (6) Will be required to read and write during safety training.

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Job Title: LCP Cleanup

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ENDURANCE

Never/Not Required Seldom 1-5% Occasionally 6-33% Frequently 34-66% Continuous 67-100%

SITTING X

STANDING X

WALKING X

CHANGE POSITIONS X

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: (Enter actual maximum weight in pounds in the box)

LIFTING Never/Not Required Seldom 1-5% Occasionally 6-33% Frequently 34-66% Continuous 67-100%

1-10 LBS X

11-20 LBS X

21-50 LBS X

51-75 LBS X

76-100 LBS X

>100 LBS X

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 X

11-20 LBS X

21-50 LBS X

51-75 LBS X

76-100 LBS X

>100 LBS X

Maximum weight carried by worker without assistance: 10-75 LBS

If required, carrying over 75 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 X

11-20 LBS X

21-50 LBS X

51-75 LBS X

76-100 LBS X

>100 LBS X

Maximum weight of object pushed/pulled by worker: 75 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: 95%

OUTSIDE: 5%

TEMPERATURE EXTREMES: YES

VIBRATION: NO

WORKS ON OR AROUND MOVING MACHINARY OR MECHANICAL PARTS: YES

PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT

BOOTS YES

HARDHAT NO

GLOVES YES

EYE PROTECTION YES

HEARING PROTECTION YES

OTHER?

The information provided in this job description, including strength and physical requirements, is based on observation of the job and is accurate to the best of my knowledge.

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