Spreader Utility - Swing - Springfield Plywood

Position Title: Spreader Utility

Reports To: Department Supervisor

Department: Lay-Up

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

Wage:Level 3

Position Purpose: This position requires the utility person to serve the below essential functions as directed by their supervisor for production and cross-training purposes. 

Position Functions:

Working Environment:(1) Inside 95% of the time; average temperature 70 degrees F. Outside 5% of the time; extreme low temperature 10 degrees F, extreme high temperature 115 degrees F. (2) Noise or vibration: Machine noise to include machine being operated as well as other machines close by including Forklifts. (3) Hazards: See Job Hazard Analysis. (4) Atmospheric conditions: Fumes: Wood, Dust: Limited, Mist: Water, Odors: Wood particles, Gasses: None, Poor Ventilation: None

Personal Protective Equipment Required: (1) Eye Protection. (2) Hearing Protection. (3) Approved Footwear. (4) Gloves (Rubber or leather-based gloves when handling dry veneer and full-length arm gloves are to be used when cleaning spreaders). (5) High Visibility Clothing. (When entering and exiting mill or while out on the floor).

Physical Demands: See the attached Job/Task Evaluation and Physical Capabilities portion; Spreader Utility Cleanup is required to perform a combination of standing, walking, climbing stairs at Spreader. The worker will bend, twist, squat, push/pull (back legs) using waist, shoulders, arms, hands, and wrists to manipulate sheets of veneer on spreader and press. The worker will have to visually identify defects and grades associated with veneer and defects in press. 

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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