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Job Description:

Springfield Plywood and Veneer

Position Title: Loader Operator/Vat Loader Reports to: Green End Supervisor Department: SPW Log Processing

Wage: Level 4 $23.77 Shift: Swing

PPE Required:

_x_ Eye Protection

_x_ Hearing Protection

_x_ Gloves

_x_ Boots

Anything over 50 lbs.: Environment: Maximum # lifted Maximum # carried Maximum # push/pull

2 people required Outside 98% without assistance: without assistance: without assistance:

Inside 2% 50 lbs. 50 lbs. 50 lbs.

Purpose of Position: Employee works as a part of a two-person team with the focus of keeping several machine centers

operating by prioritizing and communicating with the other operator. This will allow the smooth operation of the Lathe

infeed, Bucksaw bins, steam vats and peeler core bunks.

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

1. The employee operates a front end loader by manipulating levers and joysticks which control the clamping, lifting and

releasing of the loader clamps using hands and feet.

2. The main function of the loader operator is to move 8'long logs that range from 6" diameter to 60" in diameter

3. The operator must keep the bunks of the Bucksaw emptied on a regular basis by lifting and removing blocks and

placing them in the appropriate location.

4. The Operator works with the supervisor to determine whether the blocks are loaded into the steam vats or if they are

to be stacked on the ground.

5. The employee loads the steam vats by driving the machine into the steam vat tunnel and manipulates levers to

release the blocks from the clamps of the Front End Loader. Once there is enough wood in the vat the operator position

the Loader in front of the pile and pushes the pile of blocks into the back wall of the vat which causes the blocks to stack

higher. This pushing process is done about every six lifts and is done up against the stacked blocks as the back wall will

be behind the first set of pushed blocks.

6. Once the Vats are fully loaded, the operator is responsible for closing vat doors and turning on the hot water.

7. Based on shift operations individual Vats will be unloaded by the operator for peeling purposes. This is performed by

driving the loader into the vat and manipulating levers to open the clamps of the Front End Loader to fill the clamp with

blocks. The operator backs the loader out of the vat and drives the hot steamed blocks to the infeed of the Lathe. The

operator lifts the blocks in the air using levers to move the clamp of the loader up to place the blocks on the infeed

conveyor chains.

8. The operator must monitor the peeler core bunk and empty as needed by following the same procedure as the

Bucksaw bunk. The peeler cores are taken to the core trailer area and loaded into the bunks on the core trailer. This is

done by manipulating levers to lift the clamp up over the bunks on the trailer and to release the clamp allowing the

peeler cores to fall into the bunk.

9. The operator is responsible for keeping the front end load fluids at proper levels for safe operation. Daily inspections

lists are to be filled out and turned in to supervisor.

10. Once peeler core trailers are loader the operator will count all of the cores on the trailer using paint. Place chip cores

on splitter chipper incline

Non Essential Functions: These duties are secondary in nature and are not classified as ADA essential.

1. 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.

2. Assist Co-Workers or maintenance personnel in basic maintenance and upkeep of machine.

Working Environment: (1) Inside 2% Outside 98%, average temperature 60 degrees, extreme low temperature 10 degrees F, extreme high temperature 105 degrees F. (2) Noise or vibration: Machine noise to include machine being operated as well as other machines close by including Loaders. Hazards: See Job Hazard Analysis. (3) Atmospheric conditions: Dust: Limited, Mist: Water, Odors: Dry wood, Gasses: None, Poor Ventilation: None.

Physical Demands: See the attached Job/Task Evaluation and Physical Capabilities portion; this position requires constant use of hearing and vision, frequent pushing/pulling and reaching, and occasional lifting/carrying/ more than 50 lbs.

Skills: Must have excellent hand eye coordination. Use vision/hearing continuously. Reading and speech required to communicate comprehension of Job Hazard Analysis, machine specific lockout procedures, monthly safety training, etc. Worker generally works alone with little supervision. Operators must be self-directed in identifying and efficiently completing each task. Ability to prioritize, organize and make necessary decisions.

Endurance

*Based on an 8 hour shift

Never/Not Required

Seldom

(1-5%)

Occasionally

(6-33%)

Frequently

(34-66%)

Continuous

(67-100%)

Total Hours at one time

Sitting

x

Standing

x

Walking

x

Positioning Changes

x

Carrying

Never/Not Required

Seldom

(1-5%)

Occasionally

(6-33%)

Frequently

(34-66%)

Continuous

(67-100%)

1-10 lbs.

x

11-20 lbs.

x

21-50 lbs.

x

51-75 lbs.

X

76 -100 lbs.

X
•100 lbs.

x

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.