Control Booth Operator - Shift TBD - Oakland, OR

OAKLAND PELLET MILL (OPM/DEAN RESOURCES) NOW HIRING!!!

Position Title: Control Booth Operator 

Reports to: Plant Manager

Department: Dean Resources Pellet Mill

Hours per shift: 12 hr shifts, with two 10 min breaks, and a 30 min lunch

                                   

Wage:  Level 4

Position Purpose: Monitors operation of dryer, hammer mill and pelletizer.

Makes necessary adjustments throughout the shift based on monitors and information from QC.

Complies with safety regulations and other company policies at all times.  Ensures our core values are consistently demonstrated in the way we conduct our operations and interact with each other.

Position Functions:

 

Essential Functions

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These duties are designated as ADA Essential Functions and must be performed in this job.
1.

Monitor control panels for potential production and mechanical issues.

Investigates causes for these issues, makes recommendations, implement solutions. 

2.

Be familiar with the operation of all machinery and how each machine can impact product quality.

3.

Fill out detailed data forms and enter data into computer.

4.

Maintain and encourage high levels of communication between operators, supervisors, and maintenance.

5.

Act as a relief to any positions in the plant for breaks, etc.

 

Non-Essential Functions

These duties are secondary in nature and are not classified as ADA essential.
1.

General cleanup duties around the mill. 

2.

Other duties as assigned.

 

Working Environment:  (1) Inside 90%, average temperature 70 degrees F (2) Outside 10%; extreme low temperature 10 degrees F, extreme high temperature 105 degrees F.  Noise or vibration:   Machine noise to include machine being operated as well as other machines close by including Front end loader and forklift.

Hazards: See Job Hazard Analysis.

(3)  Atmospheric conditions:  Fumes: Wood, Dust: Limited, Mist: Water, Odors: Wood particle, Gasses: None, Poor Ventilation: None

Personal Protective Equipment Required:  (1) Eye Protection.

(2) Hearing Protection.  (3) Rubber or Leather based gloves when handling wood product.

(4) Approved Footwear.

Physical Demands:  See the Physical Capabilities as listed below; this position requires constant use of hearing and vision, bilateral use of arms and hands, occasional bending, twisting, pushing/pulling and reaching, and occasional lifting/carrying/pushing/pulling more than 30 lbs.

Skills: Use vision/hearing continuously.

Reading and speech required to communicate comprehension of Job Hazard Analysis, machine specific lockout procedures, monthly safety training, etc.  Worker generally works alone with little supervision.  Must be self-directed in identifying and efficiently completing each task.

Ability to prioritize, organize and make necessary decisions.

Safety:  (1) Do only maintenance you are trained to do and keep all body parts out of machinery.

(2) Always use our 14 step ...