Planer Feeder

POSITION SUMMARY: Feeds lumber into planer in a manner that ensures the best production and the most up-time.

• Feed planer efficiently for production while looking for and recognizing defects in lumber, such as, shake, twist or bow, broken or slabby ends, broken boards, dirt, mud, and rocks, as well as, make proper adjustments to the planer.

• Assist planer man in all aspects with changeovers, knife changes, greasing and oiling, clean-up of machine and surrounding areas, and maintenance.

• Assist Planer man with all set-ups and be able to differentiate between dry/green lumber, lam stock, and CLT lam stock_

• Grind all knives for planer production.

• Joint cutterheads for eased edge and straight.

• Consistently looking over planer area for preventative maintenance opportunities, such as, chains, belts, rolls, bearings, the hoist and chemical room.

• To serve as the back-up for the planer man as needed.

• May require employee to start work prior to shift, work after shift, work weekends and holidays with little

to no notice in order to maintain planer.

• Clean-up general area and perform preventative maintenance during downtime.

• Efficiently perform all Lock Out/Tag Out procedures.

• Efficiently run a test board.

• Verbally reports any unusual conditions to Planerman and/or Supervisor.

• Performs routine corrective maintenance or reports to planer man, supervisor or maintenance supervisor.

• Maintain and promotes awareness of safe working conditions and practices by following all policies and procedures. Caution others as necessary in working in a safe manner.

• Performs other duties and tasks as assigned by planerman supervisor.

• Must be able to perform within a team environment.

• Preferred high school graduate or GED_

• Must be self-motivated and able to perform assigned duties with little or no supervision.

• Good verbal and listening communication skills required.

• Good analysis/ problem solving skills.

• : The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The employee is frequently required to reach with hands and arms and talk or hear and able to push or pull up to 100 pounds. Regularly, the employee is required to go up and down stairs, stand and use hands to finger. Intermittently employee is required to handle or feel, pull/push and stoop, kneel, or crouch. This position requires close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, and the ability to adjust focus.

The work environment described here is representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

This position works in a loud environment, exposed to weather elements and is very fast pace. This position will regularly be working near moving mechanical parts, exposed to fumes and airborne particles.

Screening and Evaluation:

While not part of initial applicant screening, the finalist for this position may be required to pass a criminal history background check as part of a contingent offer of employment. Employment is contingent upon a pre-employment drug screen. Presence of non-prescribed drugs, including marijuana, on drug screen results will result in disqualification pursuant to DR Johnson’s drug and alcohol policy.

Equal Opportunity Employer. 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 Type: Full-time

Pay: $22.00 - $25.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Disability insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Referral program
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 10 hour shift
• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday
• Weekends as needed

Experience:

• Manufacturing: 1 year (Preferred)

Ability to Commute:

• Riddle, OR 97469 (Preferred)

Ability to Relocate:

• Riddle, OR 97469: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $22 - $25