Veneer Prep Forklift Driver - Swing - Springfield Plywood

 

Position Title: Veneer Prep Forklift Driver

Reports To: Department Supervisor

Department: Spreaders/Layup

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

Day: 4:45 A.M.

to 3:30 P.M.     Swing: 3:15 P.M.

to 2:00 A.M.  

Wage: Level 3

Position Purpose: Operate forklift to load/unload machine centers and keeping area clean.

Position Functions:

Essential Functions

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

Perform general cleanup as directed by supervisor.

Organize and plan veneer needs for each machine center.

Coordinate veneer needs for changeovers to minimize downtime.

Maintain infeeds and outfeeds for efficient operation.

 

Non-Essential Functions

Perform additional duties as assigned by supervisor for production or cross-training purposes.

 

 

 

 

Working Environment: Working Environment: Environmental exposure- Inside 95% of the time: average temperature 65 degrees, high 100 degrees, and low 40 degrees.

Outside 5% of the time: average temperature 65 degrees, high 100+ degrees, and low 30 degrees.

Noise or Vibration- to include machine being operated as well as other machines close by including forklifts.

Atmospheric conditions- Fumes: none, Dust: present, Mist: water, Odors: green veneer, Gasses: none, Poor ventilation: none.

Personal Protective Equipment Required: (1) Eye Protection.

(2) Hearing Protection.

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

(When entering and exiting mill or while out on the floor)

Physical Demands: Lifting, carrying, pushing, and pulling of anything over 50 lbs requires the assistance of a lifting device or another person.

See attached Physical Capacities Evaluation.

Skills: (1) Must have excellent hand eye coordination.

(2) Use vision/hearing continuously.

(3) Reading and speech required to communicate comprehension of Job Hazard Analysis, machine specific lockout procedures, monthly safety training, etc.

(4) The worker generally works alone with little supervision.

Operators must be self-directed in identifying and efficiently completing each task.

(5) Ability to prioritize, organize and make necessary decisions.

Safety Features: (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 stored energy.

(3) Always use proper body mechanics (ex: don’t overreach, get help as needed to push loads out).

(4) Use proper PPE (gloves, eye protection, hearing protection).

(5) Be aware of and communicate with your co-worker at all times (ex: forklift driver).

(6) Will be required to read and write during safety training.

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