Blow Down Crew - Weekends - Roseburg, OR

Swanson Group, Inc.Roseburg, OR
Onsite

About The Position

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

Requirements

  • 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.
  • Constant use of hearing and vision.
  • Frequent bending, twisting, pushing/pulling and reaching.
  • Occasional lifting/carrying/pushing/pulling more than 50 lbs.
  • 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.
  • Do only maintenance you are trained to do and keep all body parts out of machinery.
  • 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.
  • Always use proper body mechanics (ex: don’t overreach, get help as needed to push loads out).
  • Use proper PPE (gloves, eye protection, hearing protection).
  • Be aware of and always communicate with your co-worker (ex: forklift driver).
  • Will be required to read and write during safety training.
  • Eye Protection.
  • Hearing Protection.
  • Blue Atlas gloves.
  • Approved Footwear.
  • High Visibility Clothing.

Responsibilities

  • 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.
  • Identify and save useable 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 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.
  • 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.
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