Entry Level Production Associate (Planer) - Days - Roseburg, OR
Position Title: Entry Level Production Associate (Mentor Trainee)
Reports To: Department Supervisor
Department: General Plant
Hours per shift: Employee works 10-hour shifts, with three 10- minute breaks, and a 30- minute unpaid lunch break.
(Planer) Days: M/T/W/F 6:00 A.M.
to 4:30 P.M.
TH 5:30 A.M.
to 4:30 P.M.
(Planer)Swing: M/T/W/F 5:30 P.M.
to 4:00 A.M.
WED 6:30 P.M.
to 5:00 A.M.
(schedules will change based on mill/production needs)
(Sawmill) Days: M/W/F 6:00 A.M.
to 4:30 P.M.
T/TH 5:00 A.M.
to 3:30 P.M.
(Sawmill) Swing: M/W/F 5:30 P.M.
to 4:00 A.M.
T/TH 6:30 P.M.
to 5:00 A.M.
Wage: Level 2
Position Purpose: The purpose of the Mentor Trainee position is to provide training in entry level positions so when open spots in production become available, we have trained and competent operators who can perform these job duties.
Mentors hired will be assigned a shift and a department and will then learn jobs in that department as needed.
There will sometimes be opportunities for them to cross train in other departments.
Position Functions:
Entry Level Production Associate: Essential Functions
*
These duties are designated as ADA Essential Functions and must be performed in this job.
Essential Functions will change based on position Mentor is placed in.
Please see each job description for their specific job tasks and duties.
Some of these jobs could be but are not limited to: Sticker Operator, Bander/Endwax, Paperwrap, Stacker 2, Sawmill Sorter Help and Dispatch.
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.
Other duties as assigned.
Non-Essential Functions
These duties are secondary in nature and are not classified as ADA essential.
Perform other duties and functions as assigned by supervisor for production and cleaning purpose.
Working Environment: (1) Inside 90%, average temperature 80 degrees, extreme low temperature 10 degrees F, extreme high temperature 120 degrees F. (2) Outside 10%. 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: Dust: Limited, Mist: Water, Odors: Dry wood, Gasses: None, Poor Ventilation: None.
The worker in this position will be standing on a slightly elevated wooden platform with rubber mats. The worker will move back and forth on this platform in front of an elevated dry conveyor measuring 3 ½ to 4’ above the ground.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Personal Protective Equipment Required: (1) Eye Protection.
(2) Hearing Protection. (3) Blue Atlas gloves.
(4) Approved Footwear (5) High Visibility Clothing.
Physical Demands: See...
- Rate: 21.67
- Location: Roseburg, US-OR
- Type: Permanent
- Industry: Engineering
- Recruiter: Swanson Group
- Contact: Not Specified
- Email: to view click here
- Reference: DF153
- Posted: 2025-10-10 08:26:32 -
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