General Plant Forklift - Swing - Roseburg

JOB DESCRIPTION

Roseburg Studmill

 

Position Title:  Big Lift Driver

Reports to: Planer Supervisor       

Department: Roseburg Studmill/Planer

Hours per shift:  11-hour shifts, with three 10-minute breaks, and a 30 minute lunch.

Shift changes and overtime is required.

Wage:  Level 4

Position Purpose: To maintain a safe and efficient flow of lumber going into the planer on the infeed.

Remove and stack re-dry units out in yard or on a designated  kiln.

 Handle lumber with minimal amount of product damage.

Clean up the immediate and surrounding areas when caught up.

 Never leave your area without picking up carts, boards, stickers off the ground.

Position Functions:

 

Essential Functions

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

1) Perform pre shift forklift checks, fill out and turn in check sheet.

2) Transport lumber units to Planer Infeed area as production requires.

3) Unload kilns and transport units to appropriate storage area as needed.

4) Pull tickets off of loads going onto the infeed of planer.

5) Other duties as assigned.

6) Blow down forklift once a day during winter months, twice during summer months.

7) Place units on planer infeed in good condition to not cause downtime.

Non-Essential Functions

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

1) Keep boards picked up in your area.

2) Help with breaks/lunches for other outside drivers as needed.

3) Keep inside of forklift clean and windows as clean as possible.

4) 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 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) Rubber or Leather based gloves when handling dry veneer.

(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, frequent bending, twisting, pushing/pulling and reaching, and occasional lifting/carrying/pushing/pulling 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 t...