Spreader Operator Swing Shift 3.15.24

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All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race/ethnicity, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age, or any other status protected by law.
Job Description: Springfield Plywood and Veneer Position Title: Spreader Trainee and Operator Reports to: Spreader/Layup Supervisor Department: SPW Spreaders Wage: Level 4/5 $22.
40-$23.
82 Shift: Days/Swing PPE Required: _x_ Eye Protection _x_ Hearing Protection _x_ Gloves _x_ Boots Anything over 50 lbs.
: Environment: Maximum # lifted Maximum # carried Maximum # push/pull 2 people required Outside 0% without assistance: without assistance: without assistance: Inside 100% 50 lbs.
50 lbs.
50 lbs.
Safety: (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 over reach, 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.
Purpose of Position: Responsible for laying out plywood to APA and mill standards.
Perform standard duties as a member of a spreader crew, from turning sheets, to feeding core, to laying core.
All work is performed in the process of creating plywood.
Essential Functions: These duties are designated as ADA Essential Functions and must be performed in this job Lay-up plywood according to APA and mill standards.
Perform daily pre-inspections of equipment, completing required paperwork and reporting any maintenance issues immediately.
Keep the immediate work area free of wood debris and keep sticker racks organized.
Cleanup will be done on a continual basis to ensure a clean, organized and safe work environment.
Use core and sizing saws to cut veneer to product specifications.
Make tickets and staple onto units with correct date, time, and product.
Required to follow plywood and veneer stacking guidelines at all times.
Perform Spreader functions such as feeding core, laying core and turning sheets.
This includes understanding MDO manufacturing procedures to ensure quality standards are met.
Required to operate MDO press with an understanding of proper press settings and panel feeding techniques that ensure panels are properly processed in the press.
Must be able to staple and place MDO paper on panels and maintain proper feeding speeds to ensure that the panels are pressed in a timely manner.
Will be required to scrape press platens to ensure that the press in kept in such a condition to allow MDO to be pressed.
Non Essential Functions: These duties are secondary in nature and are not classified as ADA essential.
The worker may be required to rotate to different positions for cross training purposes or to facilitate production.
Job duties for other positions are outlined in their individual job descriptions.
Assist co-workers or Maintenance personnel in basic maintenance procedures or fixing String Machine plug-ups.
The worker may be responsible for cleanup activity during down times, changeovers, or between shifts.
This activity will consist of removing veneer scrap or debris from the work area using a broom, rake, or shovel.
Other duties as assigned.
Working Environment: (1) Inside 100% average temperature 70 degrees F (2) Outside 0%; extreme low temperature 10 degrees F, extreme high temperature 115 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 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 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 with one other operator with little supervision.
Operators must be self-directed in identifying and efficiently completing each task.
Ability to prioritize, organize and make necessary decisions.
Endurance *Based on an 10 hour shift Never/Not Required Seldom (1-5%) Occasionally (6-33%) Frequently (34-66%) Continuous (67-100%) Total Hours at one time Sitting x Standing x Walking x Positioning Changes x Carrying Never/Not Required Seldom (1-5%) Occasionally (6-33%) Frequently (34-66%) Continuous (67-100%) 1-10 lbs.
x 11-20 lbs.
x 21-50 lbs.
x 51-75 lbs.
x 76 –100 lbs.
x >100 lbs.
x Lifting Never/Not Required Seldom (1-5%) Occasionally (6-33%) Frequently (34-66%) Continuous (67-100%) 1-10 lbs.
x 11-20 lbs.
x 21-50 lbs.
x 51-75 lbs.
x 76 –100 lbs.
x >100 lbs.
x Pushing/Pulling Never/Not Required Seldom (1-5%) Occasionally (6-33%) Frequently (34-66%) Continuous (67-100%) 1-10 lbs.
x 11-20 lbs.
x 21-50 lbs.
x 51-75 lbs.
x 76 –100 lbs.
x >100 lbs.
x Physical Demands Never/Not Required Seldom (1-5%) Occasionally (6-33%) Frequently (34-66%) Continuous (67-100%) Bend/Stoop x Twist x Crouch/Squat x Kneel x Crawl x Walk (Level) x Walk (Uneven) x Climb Steps x Climb Ladder x Work at Heights x Reach Above Shoulder x Reach Below Shoulder x Use of Arms x Use of Wrists x Use of hands x Dexterity Never/Not Required Seldom (1-5%) Occasionally (6-33%) Frequently (34-66%) Continuous (67-100%) Grasping/Squeezing x Operate Foot Controls x XJ6