Power Plant - Utility Trainee

Freres Wood; Mill City (OR); On-site; USD 45,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

401k

Profit sharing

Job summary

Freres Engineered Wood in Oregon is seeking a Power Plant Utility/Loader to operate a 936 front-end loader, a skid steer and a forklift per training standards. Once trained, the Utility/Loader may perform lift-truck tasks across job functions (60% of time).

The role also covers cleanup of conveyors and roofs, plus safe operation checks, daily maintenance, and hazard awareness. Working a 4-10 hour shift schedule, holidays included, and a valid Oregon driver’s license are required.

Qualifications

• Able to work under limited supervision.
• Self-starter / Motivated
• Some mechanical background preferred.
• Safety-minded and able to follow procedures.
• Experience on machinery.
• Able to multi-task.

Responsibilities

• Check loader to ensure safe operating condition and complete daily maintenance checks.
• Operate 936 front-end loader, skid steer and forklift as trained (60% of time).
• Maintain equipment lubricated and fueled; follow safety procedures and Hazmat rules.
• Be alert to pedestrian traffic, surface conditions and hazards in plant areas.
• Know loader capacity and weight estimates; sound horn around blind corners.
• Follow refueling practices and wear protective gloves when refueling.
• Responsibilities may include assisting other branches.

Skills

Self-starter

Safety-minded

Machinery experience

Multitasking

Mechanical background

Independent work

Job description

Job Summary

Power Plant Utility/Loader will be required to operate a 936 front-end loader, skid steer and forklift according to company training standards. Once the Utility/Loader is fully trained, he/she is capable of operating the lift truck in all job functions: front end loader, skid steer, forklift, etc. (60% of time)

Job Title

Power Plant Utility/Loader

Branch

Plant 5

Report To

Plant Manager

Schedule

4- 10 hour shifts

Works most holidays

Status

Full-time

Wage Range

$22.99

Date

12/19/24

Job Summary

Power Plant Utility/Loader will be required to operate a 936 front-end loader, skid steer and forklift according to company training standards. Once the Utility/Loader is fully trained, he/she is capable of operating the lift truck in all job functions: front end loader, skid steer, forklift, etc. (60% of time)

The Utility/Loader also is responsible for clean up of conveyors, roofs, ground area and more.

Essential Functions

Utility/Loader duties include but are not limited to checking the loader to ensure it is in a safe operating condition; completing a daily maintenance check sheet at the beginning of each shift; being familiar with the loader’s operating capacity; maintain equipment lubricated and fueled; operating within safe limits; maintaining a clean loader. Always perform your duties in a safe, responsible and productive manner. Must not be afraid of heights or confined spaces and comply with lock-out and safety procedures. Must comply with Hazmat procedures and have the ability to operate a 1 ½” fire hose. A valid Oregon Driver’s license is required for this position.

Other Responsibilities

• Be alert to pedestrian and other truck traffic – there can be much congestion in and around the plants and co-gen facility.
• Be alert to surface conditions – changes from concrete to asphalt, wet and slippery floors, debris on the ground
• Know the capacity of the loader.
• Know approximate weight of loads being handled.
• Be alert to low visibility and blind corners – always sound horn around blind corners.
• Use extreme caution when raising loads high in the air.
• Follow company refueling practices. Wearing protective gloves when refueling is mandatory.

Responsibilities are not limited to the above mentioned and may include assisting other branches within reasonable and related tasks.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• Must be able to sit for extended periods of time
• Must be able to mount and dismount vehicle multiple times per shift
• Climbing Ladders
• Kneeling / Squatting
• Working in Wet/Cold/ Hot and Inclement weather, inside and outside
• Must be able to work long hours if needed, including holidays
• Flexible Schedule
• May come in contact with propane, hydraulic oil, motor oil, engine coolant, diesel fuel, spray paint, ink, grease

Qualifications

• Able to work under limited supervision
• Self-starter / Motivated individual
• Some Mechanical Background preferred
• Safety-minded
• Experience on Machinery
• Able to Multi-Task

Benefits

We offer a highly competitive wage, PTO, medical and dental insurance, flexible spending account, 401k, discretionary profit-sharing quarterly bonuses and profit-sharing benefits package.

OUR COMPANY

Freres Engineered Wood, formerly Freres Lumber Co., Inc. was established in 1922 in Lyons, Oregon as a family-owned and operated wood products manufacturing business. Three generations of family management have led the Company’s veneer and plywood manufacturing facilities to excel in the Santiam Canyon and we are committed to operating for another 100+ years.

We operate six processing plants, including a small log veneer plant, large log veneer plant, veneer drying facility, plywood plant and cogeneration facility. We are dedicated to reinvesting in our modern manufacturing facilities, providing high-quality wood products, and providing family wage jobs within our communities. We specialize in creating the highest quality wood products, from raw log to finished products, including: hog fuel, bark fines, chips, shavings, specialty veneer, grade lumber, high-quality sheathing grade plywood and even electricity.

Our passion for continuous improvement aligned with our innovative approach to manufacturing has led us to become the sole producer and developer of a unique, patented wood product, the Mass Ply Panel. If you have a growth mindset and thrive under pressure, you’re probably a great fit for our team!