Power Plant - Utility Trainee

Freres Engineered Wood•Lyons, OR

6d•Onsite

About The Position

The Power Plant Utility/Loader will be required to operate a 936 front-end loader, skid steer, and forklift according to company training standards. Once fully trained, the employee is capable of operating the lift truck in all job functions, including front-end loader, skid steer, and forklift operations (60% of time). The Utility/Loader is also responsible for the cleanup of conveyors, roofs, ground areas, and more. This role requires the ability to work under limited supervision and involves tasks that may expose the employee to various chemicals and elements. The company, Freres Engineered Wood, is a family-owned wood products manufacturing business established in 1922, operating six processing plants and specializing in high-quality wood products and electricity generation.

Requirements

Must not be afraid of heights or confined spaces.
Must comply with lock-out and safety procedures.
Must comply with Hazmat procedures.
Ability to operate a 1 ½” fire hose.
A valid Oregon Driver’s license is required.
Able to work under limited supervision.
Self-starter / Motivated individual.
Safety-minded.
Able to Multi-Task.

Nice To Haves

Some Mechanical Background preferred.
Experience on Machinery.

Responsibilities

Operate a 936 front-end loader, skid steer, and forklift according to company training standards.
Perform all job functions related to operating lift trucks, front-end loaders, and skid steers once fully trained.
Clean up conveyors, roofs, and ground areas.
Check the loader to ensure it is in safe operating condition.
Complete a daily maintenance check sheet at the beginning of each shift.
Maintain equipment by keeping it lubricated and fueled.
Operate equipment within safe limits.
Maintain a clean loader.
Perform duties in a safe, responsible, and productive manner.
Be alert to pedestrian and other truck traffic, especially in congested areas.
Be alert to surface conditions, such as changes from concrete to asphalt, wet and slippery floors, and debris.
Know the capacity of the loader and the approximate weight of loads being handled.
Be alert to low visibility and blind corners, sounding the horn around blind corners.
Use extreme caution when raising loads high in the air.
Follow company refueling practices, including wearing protective gloves when refueling.
Assist other branches with reasonable and related tasks as needed.