Entry Level Production Associate - Swing & Graveyard- Glendale, OR

Swanson Group • Glendale, OR

7d • Onsite

About The Position

The Dryer Feeder is responsible for keeping the veneer dryer at least 97% full of quality veneer while maintaining safety and quality by feeding sheets into the dryer. This involves moving back and forth on a platform in front of different sized stacks of green veneer, keeping up with the pace of the dryer, and adhering to safety and quality standards. The role requires operating a scissors platform using pedals and buttons, managing machine jams, and potentially assisting with maintenance and cleaning tasks. This position also involves rotation to different positions for cross-training and facilitating production.

Requirements

• Must successfully complete structured job training and testing to become a certified operator.
• Must have excellent hand eye coordination.
• Use vision/hearing continuously and must have peripheral vision to see the trays and co-workers.
• Reading and speech required to communicate comprehension of Job Hazard Analysis, machine specific lockout procedures, monthly safety training, etc.
• Operators must be self-directed in identifying and efficiently completing each task.
• Ability to prioritize, organize, and make necessary decisions.
• Constant use of hearing and vision.
• Bilateral use of arms and hands.
• Frequent bending, twisting, pushing/pulling and reaching.
• Occasional lifting/carrying/pushing/pulling more than 30 lbs.
• Must use and understand dryers’ manual button operating system for power control.
• Must use and understand proper Lock-out-tag-out procedures.
• Must use proper PPE.
• Maintain awareness and communicate with co-workers at all times.
• Will be required to read and write during safety training.

Responsibilities

• Keep the veneer dryer at least 97% full of quality veneer.
• Feed sheets into the dryer while moving back and forth on a platform.
• Maintain safety and quality standards.
• Remove overlaps, ensure all fed sheets are unstacked, and discard wane sheets.
• Ensure dryer is full of veneer sheets and fed timely with each dryer cycle.
• Operate a scissors platform using pedals and buttons to move green veneer and maintain proper height.
• Remove or assist in removing blockages when the machine jams or plugs up.
• Perform Lock-out-tag-out procedures.
• Use and understand the dryer's manual button operating system for power control.
• Perform breaking of other dryer employees and rotation to different positions for cross-training or production facilitation.
• Assist co-workers or Maintenance personnel in basic maintenance procedures or fixing dryer plug-ups.
• Perform weekly maintenance, including greasing and oiling of machine parts.
• Perform routine weekly dryer cleanings, including removal of parts, cleaning inside the dryer, shoveling and sorting debris, and replacing cleaned parts.
• Perform cleanup activity during down times, changeovers, and between shifts using a broom, rake, or shovel.
• Responsible for radio communication when the dryer is down.
• Perform other duties and functions as assigned by supervisor for production and cleaning purposes.

Benefits

• Fuel Pump access (gas at cost payroll deduct)
• 401K with a company match
• HSA with a company match
• Medical, Dental, Life and Vision Insurance
• Virtual Primary Care/Urgent Care through First Stop Health (Eligible day 1 of employment for you and your household)

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed