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| Job Description: Springfield Plywood and Veneer |
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| Position Title: Mentor Trainee Reports to: Department Supervisor Department: SPW General Plant
Wage: Level 1/2/3 $19.50-$22.80 Shift: Days/Swing/Graveyard
Anything over 50 lbs.: Environment: Maximum # lifted Maximum # carried Maximum # push/pull 2 people required Outside 20% without assistance: without assistance: without assistance: Inside 80% 50 lbs. 50 lbs. 50 lbs.
Safety: (1) Do only maintenance you are trained to do and keep all body parts out of machinery. (2) Always use our 14 step lockout/tagout procedure before doing any maintenance, clearing jams, or getting into machinery for any reason; be aware of stored energy. (3) Always use proper body mechanics (ex: don’t over reach, get help as needed to push loads out). (4) Use proper PPE (gloves, eye protection, hearing protection). (5) Be aware of and communicate with your co-worker at all times (ex: forklift driver). (6) Will be required to read and write during safety training.
Working Environment: (1) Inside 80%, average temperature 80 degrees, extreme low temperature 10 degrees F, extreme high temperature 120 degrees F. (2) Outside 20%. 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. Physical Demands: See the attached Job/Task Evaluation and Physical Capabilities portion; this position requires constant use of hearing and vision, frequent bending, twisting, pushing/pulling and reaching, and occasional lifting/carrying/pushing/pulling more than 50 lbs.
Skills: (1) must have excellent hand eye coordination. Use vision/hearing continuously and must have peripheral vision to see forklifts and co-workers. Reading and speech required to communicate comprehension of Job Hazard Analysis, machine specific lockout procedures, monthly safety training, etc. Worker generally works with another clean up member with little supervision. Clean up members must be self-directed in identifying and efficiently completing each task. Ability to prioritize, organize, and make necessary decisions.
Endurance
Carrying
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Lifting
| Never/Not Required | Seldom (1-5%) | Occasionally (6-33%) | Frequently (34-66%) | Continuous (67-100%) |
1-10 lbs. |
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11-20 lbs. |
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21-50 lbs. |
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51-75 lbs. | x |
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76 –100 lbs. | x |
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>100 lbs. | x |
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Pushing/Pulling
| Never/Not Required | Seldom (1-5%) | Occasionally (6-33%) | Frequently (34-66%) | Continuous (67-100%) |
1-10 lbs. |
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11-20 lbs. |
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21-50 lbs. |
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51-75 lbs. | x |
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76 –100 lbs. | x |
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>100 lbs. | x |
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Physical Demands
| Never/Not Required | Seldom (1-5%) | Occasionally (6-33%) | Frequently (34-66%) | Continuous (67-100%) |
Bend/Stoop |
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Twist |
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Crouch/Squat |
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Kneel |
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Crawl | x |
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Walk (Level) |
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Walk (Uneven) |
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Climb Steps |
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Climb Ladder | x |
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Work at Heights | x |
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Reach Above Shoulder |
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Reach Below Shoulder |
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Use of Arms |
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Use of Wrists |
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Use of hands |
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Dexterity
| Never/Not Required | Seldom (1-5%) | Occasionally (6-33%) | Frequently (34-66%) | Continuous (67-100%) |
Grasping/Squeezing |
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Operate Foot Controls |
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The information provided in this description, including strength and physical requirements, is based on observation of the job and is accurate to the best of my knowledge.
Employee Name (Print) ___________________________________________________________________
Employee Signature ________________________________________ Date ________________________
Employee Representative Name (Print) ___________________________________________________________________
Employee Representative Signature ________________________________________ Date ________________________