Forklift Operator - Glendale Dry Veneer

Forklift Operator - Glendale Dry Veneer

Position Title:  Inside Dryer Driver (Forklift Operator)

Reports to:  Shift Supervisor         

Department: Glendale Dry Veneer Dryers

 

Hours per shift:  Employee works 8-hour shifts, with two 10-minute breaks, and 20-minute paid lunch.

This position may work weekend shifts.

                       

Wage:  Level III

Position Purpose:  Operate forklifts either inside the production area, or outside the production area moving either/both green & dry veneer, or finished plywood products.

Keep up with the pace of the dryer while maintaining safety and quality standards as outlined in the Job Hazard Analysis, Standard Operating Procedures and other requirements as directed by the supervisor for the safe and efficient operation of the plant.

Position Functions:

 

Essential Functions

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

Perform daily pre-inspections of equipment, completing required paperwork and reporting any maintenance issues immediately.

Safely, pull full carts of dry and wet veneer away from the grade chains, paint, tag, and stack them neatly and in designated areas.

Place veneer on carts in the Raimann room. 

Remove veneer from graded Raimann carts and paint, tag, and stack the veneer. 

Keep the immediate work area free of veneer and wood debris and keep sticker racks organized. 

Monitor veneer units for stack quality and grades that match the grade of the unit.

Cleanup will be done on a continual basis to ensure a clean, organized and safe work environment.

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rotate to different positions for cross training

Break Dryer Feeders and Dryer Graders as requested by supervisor.

 

Non-Essential Functions

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

The driver may help with basic maintenance procedures

Assist with inventory.

Working Environment:  (1) Inside 90%, average temperature 80 degrees, extreme low temperature 10 degrees F, extreme high temperature 120 degrees F.  (2) Outside 10%.  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:  Dust: Limited, Mist: Water, Odors: Dry wood, Gasses: None, Poor Ventilation: None.

The worker in this position will be standing on a slightly elevated wooden platform with rubber mats.  The worker will move back and forth on this platform in front of an elevated dry conveyor measuring 3 ½ to 4’ above the ground.

Personal Protective Equipment Required:  (1) Eye Protection.

(2) Hearing Protection.  (3) Pulling gloves (4) Approved Footwear.

(5) Leather apron (6) Leather arm guards

Physical Demands:  See the attached Job/Task Evaluation and Physical Capabilities portion; this position requires constant use of hearing and vision, frequent bending, twisting, pushing/pulling a...