What are the responsibilities and job description for the Machine Operator Gang Saw position at Rex Lumber, LLC.?
COMPANY BENEFITS
We are excited about your interest in a lumber manufacturing career. Rex Lumber is committed to providing its team members with an exceptional company culture and employment experience. If you want a career, not a job, and you want to experience big company benefits with an intimate company feel, come join the Rex Lumber team! You have an opportunity to join a fantastic team and be our newest contributor.
We offer outstanding benefits that include company paid:
- Health with Prescription Drug Insurance
- Dental and Vision Insurance
- Telemedicine Program through Teladoc
- Comprehensive Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Paid Vacations and 7 Paid Holidays
- Life and Accidental Death Insurance
- 401(k) Plan with Company Match
- Employee Referral Program
- Personify Rewards Program
Additionally, we offer:
- Safety Incentives
- Accident and Critical Care Insurance
- Wellness Incentives and Employee Recognition Programs
- Conditional Relocation Assistance
- Conditional Tuition Assistance
- On-the-Job Training
- A culture that strongly believes in promoting from within
- Potential for additional Paid Time Off hours
- Uniform Rental and Boot Purchase Program
Machine Operator
SUMMARY OF FUNCTIONS
Operate and monitor area equipment throughout the mills and yard to ensure to include but not limited to: hang-ups with lumber or equipment, position of lumber when reaching next machine center
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Set-up, operate and maintain machine centers in accordance with Standard Operating Procedures
- Clear lumber/equipment hang-ups
- Ensure lumber is in proper position before arriving at next machine center
- Clean and align optimizers and change saws and guides as needed
- Clean workstation and surrounding area making sure it is clean and free of debris
- Lubricate components as necessary
- Control machine center input and output, lumber flow and speed
- Complete production tallies, downtime tallies and daily reports as required
- Stop or reset equipment or machines when malfunctions occur, clear machine jams, and report malfunctions to a supervisor
- Assist other operators loading and unloading lumber as necessary
- Participate in action planning process
- All other duties assigned by supervisor
SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS
- Possess adequate fitness and stamina in order to conduct strenuous and physically demanding tasks.
- Understand and follow oral or written instructions issued by supervisors
- Able to clearly explain problems or give instructions to others involved in keeping operations running smoothly.
- Able to perform the job with limited supervision
- Understand basic mathematical skills
- Understand basic machine components and operation, including working around moving mechanical parts and vibrations
- Perform routine maintenance on equipment and determining when and what kind of maintenance is needed
- Ability to watch gauges, dials, or other indicators to ensure a machine is working properly
- Arrive on time and stay on task in order to contribute to better output and reaching production goals.
- Able to work well in an industrial environment, and as part of a team.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
- Perform tasks such as walking, climbing, or standing for long periods of time.
- Able to bend, stoop, stretch, twist, or reach with body, arms, and/or legs.
- Ability to exert muscle force repeatedly or continuously over time
- Ability to work outside in all conditions.
- Must be comfortable working around loud equipment.
- Able to work while in a harness at heights over 4 feet.
- Able to lift 50 lbs throughout work shift
SAFETY
- Follow all area/machine center specific safety regulations.
- Wear all required personal protective equipment, i.e., hardhat, safety glasses, hearing protection, and reflective wear.
- Report immediately to your supervisor or any available supervisor any piece of equipment that is unsafe or functioning improperly to eliminate unsafe conditions
- Do not enter restricted areas.
- Request assistance when a task exceeds individual knowledge.
- Visually inspect equipment and area before starting/operating.
- Use Standard Lockout Procedures when appropriate for machine centers.
- Use proper lifting technique by pushing, pulling and lifting with your legs and not your back.
- Never approach a saw while it is still running.
- Follow all other safety regulations as set forth by the company.
