Green Veneer Utility Level 2/3 - Springfield Plywood

Swanson Group • Springfield, OR

8d • Onsite

About The Position

The Green End Utility assists with the safe, efficient, and clean manufacturing of green veneer. The position works in the Green End department and reports to the Green Veneer Supervisor. Employees may be assigned to day, swing, or graveyard shifts; each shift is eight hours, with two 10-minute breaks and a 30-minute unpaid lunch. Listed shift times are 7:00 a.m.–3:30 p.m., 3:00 p.m.–11:30 p.m., and 11:00 p.m.–7:30 a.m.

The role involves supporting machine operators and forklift operations, clearing jams, performing general cleanup and basic maintenance, and filling in at machine centers as needed. The employee may rotate between positions for cross-training or production needs. Work is performed approximately 85% indoors and 15% outdoors, around operating machinery and forklifts, with machine noise and variable temperatures. Required protective equipment includes eye and hearing protection, approved footwear, and blue Atlas gloves when feeding re-dry veneer. The position requires continuous use of hearing and vision, frequent bending, twisting, pushing, pulling, and reaching, and occasional handling of loads over 50 pounds. Loads over 50 pounds are handled with assistance and/or lifting devices.

Requirements

• Excellent hand-eye coordination.
• Ability to use vision and hearing continuously.
• Ability to read and speak to understand and communicate job hazard analyses, machine-specific lockout procedures, and safety training.
• Ability to read and write during safety training.
• Ability to work generally alone with little supervision and to be self-directed in identifying and completing tasks.
• Ability to prioritize, organize, and make necessary decisions.
• Ability to perform frequent bending, twisting, pushing, pulling, and reaching, and occasional lifting, carrying, pushing, or pulling of more than 50 pounds; loads over 50 pounds require assistance and/or lifting devices.
• Follow safety requirements and perform only maintenance for which trained.

Responsibilities

• Assist the forklift driver during breaks and with transporting green veneer to the veneer yard.
• Off-load the stacker outfeed and load the composers and banding station.
• Perform general veneer plant cleanup as directed by the supervisor.
• Coordinate break rotations and operate all machine centers safely.
• Clear jam-ups at machine centers and assist operators when jams occur, using appropriate hand tools and equipment.
• Perform basic machine maintenance and assist millwrights with repairs as needed.
• Fill in for operators at all machine centers as needed.
• Break other dryer employees and rotate to different positions for cross-training or production needs as designated by the supervisor.
• Assist co-workers or maintenance personnel with basic machine maintenance and upkeep.
• Follow safety procedures, including the 14-step lockout/tagout procedure before maintenance, jam clearing, or entering machinery.
• Use proper body mechanics and required personal protective equipment, and communicate with co-workers.

What This Job Offers

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