Big Lift Planer - Roseburg OR

Swanson Group, Inc. • Roseburg, OR

19d • Onsite

About The Position

Position Purpose: Transfer lumber from sawmill, keeps the kilns loaded up to quality specs per the Quality Control standards.

Requirements

• Must have excellent hand eye coordination.
• Use vision/hearing continuously and must have peripheral vision to see forklifts 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 clean up member with little supervision.
• Clean up members 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 (gloves, eye protection, hearing protection).
• Be aware of and always communicate with your co-worker (ex: forklift driver).
• Will be required to read and write during safety training.

Responsibilities

• Perform pre shift forklift checks, fill out and turn in check sheet.
• Transport lumber units from sawmill stackers as production requires.
• Coordinate with Boiler Operator to load and unload kilns and transport units to appropriate storage area as directed by Boiler Supervisor.
• Pull tickets off loads going onto the infeed of the kilns.
• At Sawmill downtimes continue to be productive either by continuing to move wood (ask Boiler Supervisor for direction if needed) or by cleaning up in the yard.
• Blow down forklift once a day during winter months, twice during summer months.
• Keep boards picked up in your area.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• The worker may be responsible for cleanup activity during down times or between shifts. This activity will consist of removing debris from the work area using a broom, rake, or shovel.
• The worker may be required to rotate to different positions for cross-training purposes or to facilitate production. Job duties for other positions are outlined in their individual Job Descriptions.
• Keep inside of forklift clean and windows as clean as possible.
• Help with breaks/lunches for other outside drivers as needed.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees