Dryer Grader - Springfield Dry Veneer

Dryer Grader - Springfield Dry Veneer

 

Position Title: Dryer Grader

Reports To: Dryer Supervisor

Department: Dryers

Hours per shift: Employee works 8-hour shifts, with two 10-minute breaks, and 30-minute unpaid lunch.

Day: 7:00 A.M.

to 3:30 P.M.     Swing: 3:00 P.M.

to 11:30 P.M.     Graveyard: 11:00 P.M.

to 7:30 A.M.

Wage: Level 2

Position Purpose: 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.

 

Position Functions:

Dryer Grader: Essential Functions

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

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 use buddy system and 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 ...