Mentor Trainee
Reports to: Mentor Trainer
Department: Springfield Plywood
Hours per shift: Employee works 8-hour shifts with a 20 minute paid lunch and two 10 minute breaks; Employee works 10-hour shifts, with three 10- minute breaks, and 30- minute break.
Wage: Level 1, Level 2, Level 3
Position Purpose: This position requires the mentor trainee to serve in the following positions, as directed by their supervisor for production and cross-training purposes.
Polyline Operator: The primary purpose of a polyline operator is to patch panels coming from the presses by using putty and epoxy to upgrade the finish quality of plywood sheets. Use a putty knife and poly gun to spread putty/epoxy on panel surfaces. Use router to remove all defects as outlined by APA standards. Work with co-workers in a continuous cycle while maintaining the flow of panels through the patch line.
Dryer Feeder: Dryer Feeder will keep the veneer dryer full with quality veneer while maintaining safety and quality by feeding sheets into the dryer. The worker will feed while moving back and forth on a platform in front of different sized stacks of green veneer. Feeder will keep up with the pace of the dryer, while maintaining safety and quality standards as outlined in the Job Hazard Analysis, Standard Operating Procedures, and other requirements as directed by the supervisor for the safe and efficient operation of the plant.
Dryer Grader: Dryer Grader will accurately and safely grade dry veneer at the end of the dryer. Using proper pulling and stacking techniques, the grader will pull and stack veneer in appropriate cart. Keep up with the pace of the dryer while maintaining safety and quality standards as outlined in the Job Hazard Analysis, Standard Operating Procedures and other requirements as directed by the supervisor for the safe and efficient operation of the plant.
Forklift Operator: The forklift mentor trainee will learn a driving position in every department instead of machinery so we always have a spare driver. The primary purpose is to store finished and WIP goods in the warehouse. Keep up with the expected production target, while maintaining safety and quality standards as outlined in the Job Hazard Analysis, Standard Operating Procedures, and other requirements as directed by the supervisor for the safe and efficient operation of the plant.
Bander Operator: Inspect, band, and tag units of dry veneer. Works closely with forklift operators.
Green Composer Operator: : Manually feed random size pieces of veneer into composer machine which clips the edges straight and then glues pieces together to form ½ size (usually 4’ x 4’) veneer sheets.
Position Functions:
Essential Functions* These duties are designated as ADA Essential Functions and must be performed in this job. |
Polyline Operator |
Patch panels using special putty and epoxy to upgrade quality of plywood panels. |
Knowledge of plywood grades (defect size, splits, knots) to ensure proper grading criteria set by the mill. |
Keep an accurate log of downtime, grade type and production paperwork. |
Knowledge of how to properly use putty and/or epoxy to upgrade panels. |
Use of a putty knife, panel knife and use of special spreading techniques. |
Use of a router to remove defects to be later filled in with putty and/or epoxy. |
Use of poly gun to fill all defects with poly (requires repetitive squeezing). |
Worker is to perform job while maintaining safety and quality standards as outlined by the Job Hazard Analysis, Standard Operating Procedures and other requirements as directed by the supervisor for safe and efficient operation of the plant. |
Hand eye coordination. Frequently reach, sometimes bend, climb, crawl, kneel, lift, twist, squat, stoop and push/pull with back and legs. Occasionally reach above/below shoulders. Climb stairs & ladders. |
Dryer Feeder |
The worker is responsible for reaching forward, picking up individual sheets of veneer with one or both hands, and moving them forward several inches so that they can be picked up by the rollers of the veneer dryer equipment. |
Movement back and forth on a platform as necessary, pushing sheets forward and properly aligning them to the receiving end of the dryer. Feeder will remove overlaps, ensure all fed sheets are unstacked, and discarding wane sheets as necessary. |
Feeder must ensure proper amount of veneer sheets are fed with each dryer cycle, according to supervisor expectations and production needs. |
The worker will be responsible, through a series of pedals and buttons, for moving green veneer onto a scissors platform and maintaining the proper height at that platform at a comfortable waist/chest level. |
At times, the machine will jam or plug up which will at times require the worker to remove or assist in removing the blockage. Both human and mechanical assistance will be available upon request, should the worker be unable to perform this activity alone. Proper Lock-out-tag-out procedures must be performed. Worker must use and understand dryers’ manual button operating system for power control. |
Breaking of other dryer employees and rotation to different positions for cross-training purposes or to facilitate production as designated by the supervisor. Job duties for other positions are outlined in their individual Job Descriptions. |
Assist co-workers or Maintenance personnel in basic maintenance procedures or fixing dryer plug-ups. Perform weekly maintenance, including greasing and oiling of machine parts as necessary for proper dryer function. |
Perform routine weekly dryer cleanings: including the removal of cans/tubes and other machine parts from dyer basement, using water hoses to remove debris from inside the dryer, shoveling and sorting debris into proper waste boxes (by size and makeup), and replacing cleaned machine parts. |
Feeder is responsible for cleanup activity during down times, changeovers, and between shifts. This activity will consist of removing veneer scrap or debris from the work area using a broom, rake, or shovel. |
Dryer Grader |
Visual inspection of veneer sheets and accurate grading of veneer by referring to the plant’s dry veneer grade spec sheet. Grading based on the number and size of knots, splits, and open defects. Responsible for understanding and applying veneer grade spec information in the grading process. |
Pull dry veneer sheets from the dryer onto a dry veneer conveyor and into proper carts according to grade. Grader is required to pull anywhere from 6-20 veneer sheets a minute into proper-grade carts. |
Worker is required to stand and walk constantly for 8 hours. Worker must use shoulders, arms, hands and wrists to pull veneer into carts. Larger pieces of veneer are slid from conveyor to cart while smaller pieces of veneer may be lifted between waist and shoulder level and carried 1’- 5’ to the cart |
Grader is to help push full carts of veneer out to be picked up by forklift. Full carts weigh between 500 to 650 pounds. Grader is to push back the empty cart after forklift has picked up veneer |
At times, the machine will jam or plug up which will at times require the worker to remove or assist in removing the blockage. Both human and mechanical assistance will be available upon request, should the worker be unable to perform this activity alone. Proper Lock-out-tag-out procedures must be performed. Worker must use and understand dryers’ manual button operating system for power control. |
Grader is responsible for cleanup activity during down times, changeovers, and between shifts. This activity will consist of removing veneer scrap or debris from the work area using a broom, rake, or shovel. |
Breaking of other dryer employees and rotation to different positions for cross-training purposes or to facilitate production as designated by the supervisor. Job duties for other positions are outlined in their individual Job Descriptions. |
Assist co-workers or Maintenance personnel in basic maintenance procedures or fixing dryer plug-ups. Perform weekly maintenance, including greasing and oiling of machine parts as necessary for proper dryer function. |
Perform routine weekly dryer cleanings: including the removal of cans/tubes and other machine parts from dyer basement, using water hoses to remove debris from inside the dryer, shoveling and sorting debris into proper waste boxes (by size and makeup), and replacing cleaned machine parts. |
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Bander Operator |
Inspect loads for defect. Replace defective panels and straighten load before banding. |
Band 2x4’s onto the bottom of dry veneer using a hand bander. Add edge protectors as necessary. |
Generate tags for units, verify tag accuracy, and staple tag to load |
Notify supervisor and QC of any quality issues |
Clean up |
Other duties as assigned |
Green Composer Operator |
Prepare machine for operation at beginning of shift |
Feed veneer into machine and monitor outcome as to quality of veneer and proper machine operation |
Mark/tag finished loads as to grade, shift, etc. |
Change composer string and glue bin occasionally each shift |
Properly fill out all necessary forms to track production and quality |
Perform some routine machine maintenance and assist millwrights with repairs |
Perform daily cleanup |
Forklift Operator |
Follow specifications in each department (grade, storage requirements, placement). |
Make accurate tickets and staple onto units with correct grade, date and time. |
Required to follow plywood and veneer stacking guidelines at all times. |
Perform daily pre-operation inspections on the forklift. |
Wear seatbelt at all times. |
Other duties as assigned. |
Non-Essential Functions These duties are secondary in nature and are not classified as ADA essential. |
Perform additional duties as assigned by supervisor for production or cross-training purposes. |
Perform cleanup duties as down-time allows. |
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
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 attached Job/Task Evaluation and Physical Capabilities portion; Lay Up Flex is required to perform a combination of standing, walking, climbing stairs at elevated lay-up line. Worker will bend, twist, squat, push/pull (back legs) using waist, shoulders, arms, hands, and wrists to manipulate sheets of veneer on line. Worker will have to visually identify defects and grades associated with veneer.
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.