REPORTS TO: Area Supervisor
SUMMARY OF FUNCTIONS
- Operate stacker machine center and ensure boards are in packs and ticketed with the correct size and length before sending to the green sheds
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Set-up, operate and maintain machine centers in accordance with Standard Operating Procedures
- Clear lumber/equipment hang-ups
- Ensure Lumber is straight and comes through one at a time
- Ensure lumber is in proper position
- Verify packs are full, stamps and tickets are accurate and size lengths of lumber are correct
- Make sure all lumber packs have stacking sticks in place
- Clean workstation and surrounding area making sure it is clean and free of debris
- Lubricate components as necessary
- Control machine center input and output, lumber flow and speed
- Complete production tallies, downtime tallies and daily reports as required
- Stop or reset equipment or machines when malfunctions occur, clear machine jams, and report malfunctions to a supervisor
- Help troubleshoot and communicate with maintenance personnel as needed
- Assist other operators as needed
- Participate in action planning process
- All other duties assigned by supervisor
SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS
- Possess adequate fitness and stamina in order to conduct strenuous and physically demanding tasks.
- Understand and follow oral or written instructions issued by supervisors
- Able to clearly explain problems or give instructions to others involved in keeping operations running smoothly.
- Able to perform the job with limited supervision
- Understand basic mathematical skills
- Understand basic machine components and operation, including working around moving mechanical parts and vibrations
- Perform routine maintenance on equipment and determining when and what kind of maintenance is needed
- Ability to watch gauges, dials, or other indicators to ensure a machine is working properly
- Arrive on time and stay on task in order to contribute to better output and reaching production goals.
- Able to work well in an industrial environment, and as part of a team.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
- Perform tasks such as walking, climbing, or standing for long periods of time.
- Able to bend, stoop, stretch, twist, or reach with body, arms, and/or legs.
- Ability to exert muscle force repeatedly or continuously over time
- Ability to work outside in all conditions.
- Must be comfortable working around loud equipment.
- Able to work while in a harness at heights over 4 feet.
- Able to lift 50 lbs throughout work shift
SAFETY
- Follow all area/machine center specific safety regulations.
- Wear all required personal protective equipment, i.e., hardhat, safety glasses, hearing protection, and reflective wear.
- Do not enter restricted areas.
- Report immediately to your supervisor or any available supervisor any piece of equipment that is unsafe or functioning improperly to eliminate unsafe conditions
- Request assistance when a task exceeds individual knowledge.
- Visually inspect equipment and area before starting/operating.
- Use Standard Lockout Procedures when appropriate for machine centers.
- Use proper lifting technique by pushing, pulling, and lifting with your legs and not your back.
- Never approach a saw while it is still running.
Follow all other safety regulations as set forth by the company.