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

Swanson Group • Glendale, OR

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The Dryer Feeder keeps the veneer dryer at least 97% full of quality veneer by feeding sheets into the dryer while maintaining safety and quality standards. The worker moves back and forth on a platform in front of stacks of green veneer and keeps pace with the dryer. Work is performed according to the Job Hazard Analysis, Standard Operating Procedures, and supervisor direction to support safe and efficient plant operations.

The role includes feeding and aligning veneer sheets, removing overlaps and wane sheets, operating controls to move veneer onto a scissors platform, and responding to jams or blockages using required lockout/tagout procedures. The Dryer Feeder may rotate or cross-train in other positions, assist co-workers or maintenance personnel with basic maintenance and plug-ups, perform weekly machine maintenance and cleanings, clean the work area during downtime and shift changes, and communicate by radio when the dryer is down. The employee generally works with another puller and receives little supervision after training.

The position works 8-hour shifts, with two 10-minute breaks and a 20-minute lunch. Available schedules listed are day, swing, and graveyard shifts. The work environment is primarily indoors, with some outdoor work, machine noise, occasional water mist, and temperatures ranging from 10°F to 105°F. The employee works on a slightly elevated platform and must use required personal protective equipment.

Requirements

• Successfully complete structured job training and testing to become a certified operator.
• Excellent hand-eye coordination.
• Continuously use vision and hearing, including peripheral vision to see trays and co-workers.
• Read and speak to demonstrate comprehension of the Job Hazard Analysis, machine-specific lockout procedures, and safety training.
• Be self-directed in identifying and efficiently completing tasks, and be able to prioritize, organize, and make necessary decisions.
• Follow lockout/tagout procedures before maintenance, clearing jams, or entering machinery; perform only maintenance for which trained.
• Use proper body mechanics and seek assistance when needed to move loads.
• Use required personal protective equipment, including eye protection, hearing protection, approved footwear, and blue Atlas gloves when feeding re-dry veneer.
• Meet the physical demands of frequent bending, twisting, pushing/pulling, and reaching; occasional lifting, carrying, pushing, or pulling over 30 pounds; and continuous use of hearing, vision, arms, and hands.
• Maximum weight lifted without assistance is 50 pounds; lifting more than 50 pounds requires two or more people and/or lifting devices.
• Maximum weight carried without assistance is listed as 10–50 pounds; carrying more than 50 pounds requires two or more people and/or lifting devices.
• Push or pull objects weighing up to 75 pounds over a distance of 4 feet on level or inclined surfaces.

Responsibilities

• Feed individual veneer sheets into the dryer and keep it at least 97% full, meeting production pace and quality expectations.
• Move back and forth on the platform, align sheets with the dryer rollers, remove overlaps, ensure sheets are unstacked, and discard wane sheets as needed.
• Use pedals and buttons to move green veneer onto the scissors platform and maintain its height at a comfortable working level.
• Remove or help remove machine jams and blockages, following lockout/tagout procedures and using the manual button operating system for power control.
• Provide breaks for other dryer employees and rotate to other positions for cross-training or production needs as directed by the supervisor.
• Assist co-workers or maintenance personnel with basic maintenance and dryer plug-ups.
• Perform weekly maintenance, including greasing and oiling machine parts as needed.
• Perform routine weekly dryer cleaning, including removing machine parts, washing debris from inside the dryer, sorting and disposing of debris, and replacing cleaned parts.
• Clean veneer scraps and debris from the work area during downtime, changeovers, and between shifts.
• Communicate by radio when the dryer is down.
• Perform other duties and functions assigned by the supervisor for production and cleaning.
• Follow safety procedures, use required personal protective equipment, maintain awareness of co-workers, and communicate as needed.

Benefits

• Fuel pump access (gas at cost through payroll deduction)
• 401(k) with company match
• HSA with company match
• Medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Life insurance
• Vision insurance
• Virtual primary care and urgent care through First Stop Health, eligible from the first day of employment for the employee and household

What This Job Offers

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