988 Loader Operator - Swing Shift - Springfield, OR

Position Title: 988 Loader Operator

Reports To: Log Yard Supervisor

Department: SPW Log Yard

Hours per shift: Employee works 8-hour shifts, with two 10-minute breaks, and 30-minute unpaid lunch.

Day: 7:00 A.M.

to 3:00 P.M.

Swing:  3:00 P.M.

to 11:00 P.M.

Wage: Level 5

 

Position Purpose: Facilitate the steady flow of logs into the mill and to the log processing area.

Works closely with truck drivers, shovel operator, and de-barker operator.

Position Functions:

988 Loader Operator: Essential Functions

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

Daily checks of fluid levels and perform preventative maintenance checks on all components of loader.

Report any problems with machine immediately to supervisor and tag out machine for repair.

Unload Log trucks.

Lay out logs for scalers.

Transport scaled logs to log deck.

Transport logs to the log infeed deck.

Assist Shovel operator by supplying or removing logs.

Maintain cleanliness of the yard.

Other duties as assigned.

Non-Essential Functions

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

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.

Assist Co-Workers or maintenance personnel in basic maintenance and upkeep of machine.

 

 

Working Environment: (1) Inside 70%, average temperature 70 degrees F (2) Outside 30%; 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 Forklifts.

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) Blue Atlas gloves.

(4) Approved Footwear (5) High Visibility Clothing.

Physical Demands:  See the attached Job/Task Evaluation and Physical Capabilities portion; this position requires constant use of hearing and vision, frequent pushing/pulling and reaching, and occasional lifting/carrying/ more than 50 lbs.

Skills: Must have excellent hand eye coordination.

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.  Operators 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 lockout/tagout procedure before doing any maintenance, clearing jams, or getting into machinery for any reason; be aware of ...