Entry Level - TBD - Glendale, OR

Swanson Group, Inc.•Glendale, OR

20h•Onsite

About The Position

Since our founding in 1951, Swanson Group has proudly remained a multigenerational, family-owned company. We are committed to fostering a welcome and supportive workplace where every team member is valued, respected, and empowered to succeed. At Swanson Group, you’ll have the opportunity to make a meaningful impact, working alongside dedicated employees who share a passion for excellence. We believe in building a culture that encourages growth, collaboration, and long-term success. Explore our current job openings and discover how you can become a valued member of the Swanson Group family today!

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.
Worker generally works with another puller with little supervision.
Operators 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.
Maintain awareness and communicate with your co-worker at all times (ex: forklift driver).
Will be required to read and write during safety training.

Responsibilities

Keep the veneer dryer at least 97% full of quality veneer while maintaining safety and quality by feeding sheets into the dryer.
Feed while moving back and forth on a platform in front of different sized stacks of green veneer.
Keep up with the pace of the dryer, while maintaining safety and quality standards as outlined in the Job Hazard Analysis, Standard Operating Procedures, and other requirements as directed by the supervisor for the safe and efficient operation of the plant.
Reach forward, pick up individual sheets of veneer with one or both hands, and move them forward several inches so that they can be picked up by the rollers of the veneer dryer equipment.
Move back and forth on a platform as necessary, pushing sheets forward and properly aligning them to the receiving end of the dryer.
Remove overlaps, ensure all fed sheets are unstacked, and discard wane sheets as necessary.
Ensure dryer is full of veneer sheets and fed timely with each dryer cycle, according to supervisor expectations and production needs.
Use a series of pedals and buttons for moving green veneer onto a scissors platform and maintaining the proper height at that platform at a comfortable waist/chest level.
Remove or assist in removing blockages when the machine jams or plugs up, following proper Lock-out-tag-out procedures and using the dryers’ manual button operating system for power control.
Break other dryer employees and rotate to different positions for cross-training purposes or to facilitate production as designated by the supervisor.
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 as necessary for proper dryer function.
Perform routine weekly dryer cleanings: including the removal of cans/tubes and other machine parts from dryer basement, using water hoses to remove debris from inside the dryer, shoveling and sorting debris into proper waste boxes (by size and makeup), and replacing cleaned machine parts.
Perform cleanup activity during down times, changeovers, and between shifts, removing veneer scrap or debris from the work area using a broom, rake, or shovel.
Perform radio communication when the dryer is down.
Perform other duties and functions as assigned by supervisor for production and cleaning purposes.