What are the responsibilities and job description for the Sorter-Grader position at Pride Sports?
ABOUT THE COMPANY: Gathr Outdoors, a portfolio company of Centre Partners, is a diversified global company who designs and manufactures outdoor products and sporting goods. Each of Gathr’s core business platforms are recognized leaders in their respective markets and are trusted partners to some of the world’s most recognizable brands and retailers.
Gathr’s business segments include OUTDOOR (GCI Outdoor, ORCA Coolers, Klymit, Rightline Gear, Cascadia Vehicle Tents, & WaterPORT) and RECREATION (PrideSports, Golf Scorecards, Pride Manufacturing & MacNeill Engineering). Each segment is tasked with providing industry-leading product development, engineering, design and customer service/support to its worldwide customer base.
At Gathr Outdoors, we believe experiences are always more powerful when spent together outside. We are Better Together, Passionate by Nature, Blazing New Trails & Rugged for a Reason! Come join us...Everyone is welcome at our camp!
ABOUT THE POSITION: The Sorter/Grader’s primary responsibility is to grade the lumber coming from the Opti Edger. Putting the correct mark on the boards for Sorting line camera reads it correctly and the boards get sent to the right sort.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Lumber size checks every 30 minutes and documented
- Keeping up with the flow of the mill meanwhile keeping your grade accurate.
- Watching and listening to the sorter to prevent jam ups. Being alert and aware of your surroundings.
- Keeping your work area clean, removing skewed boards before starting up
- Walk the length of the sorting line before starting up each time looking for anything that could cause a jam up or down time.
QUALIFICATIONS/REQUIREMENTS:
- Must be able to work in a fast-paced environment.
- Ability to work around moving equipment.
- Willingness to rotate to other positions.
- Be a team player.
- Communication skills.
- Good attendance record. (Being to work on time)
- Basic mechanical ability
- Ability to maximize yield by getting the most out of each board.
- Ability to judge the boards accurately making sure we are getting them to the right sort.
SKILLS/PERSONAL QUALIFICATIONS:
- Good Hand eye coordination
- Good judgment.
- Ability to multitask and look ahead.
- Ability to work under pressure, and stay calm
- Ability to spot issues causing you down time
EDUCATION AND CERTIFICATIONS:
High school diploma or GED preferred
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: 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 accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
- Repetitive motions such as bending, lifting, and turning
- Required to lift, retrieve, or reposition products weighing up to 60 pounds.
- Steel toe shoes/boots are required.
- Hard Hat provided and must be always worn in the Sawmill.
WORK ENVIRONMENT:
Works in manufacturing environment. The noise level in the facility is usually high and hearing protection is required.
Gathr Outdoors is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. If you need assistance or an accommodation during the application process because of a disability, it is available upon request (you can email People@GathrOutdoors.com). The company is pleased to provide such assistance, and no applicant will be penalized as a result of such a request.
