Swanson Group

Job Description: Springfield Plywood and Veneer 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                                     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 20%             without assistance:        without assistance:            without assistance:                                                   Inside 80%                50 lbs.                             50 lbs.                                 50 lbs.       Purpose of...

  Position Title: Green End Lead Reports To: Green End/Dryer Supervisor Department: Green Veneer Hours per shift: 8+ (Day, Swing, Graveyard); two 10-minute breaks and a 30-minute lunch Wage: Level 5/6 ( Pay based on highest level position they break and machine center competencies they possess) Position Purpose: Assist supervisor or general foreman in the green veneer operations on a daily/shift bases. Break machine operators for purpose of keeping production flowing. Position Functions: Essential Functions* These duties are designated as ADA Essential Functions and must be performed in this job . Utilize action planning to facilitate continuous improvement. Utilize action planning to facilitate continuous improvement Help train new and experienced employees to improve their job skills to enhance quality and productivity. Knows and understands quality management system being used at...

  Position Title: Layup Supervisor Reports To: Plant Superintendent Department: Layup, Veneer Prep & Pressing Hours per shift: 10+ Wage: Salary DOE Position Purpose: Oversee layup activities to meet planned production requirements and on-time shipments in new, state-of-the-art plywood manufacturing plant. Position Functions: Essential Functions* These duties are designated as ADA Essential Functions and must be performed in this job . Coordinate daily run schedule with all required layup machine centers. Spreaders and presses – coordinate layup constructions to make the proper products desired.  Monitor to assure correct layup, production target times and pressing operations are being used to meet industry and internal quality specifications. Ensure proper glue for specified glue mix products. Ensure proper veneer grades and laminates are used to meet customer required specifications....

Position Title: Control Booth Operator Reports To: Plant Manager Department: Dean Resources Pellet Mill Hours per shift: Employee works 12-hour shifts, with two 10-minute breaks, and 30-minute unpaid lunch. Wage: Level 4   Position Purpose: Monitors operation of dryer, hammer mill and pelletizer. Makes necessary adjustments throughout the shift based on monitors and information from QC. Always complies with safety regulations and other company policies.  Ensures our core values are consistently demonstrated in the way we conduct our operations and interact with each other. Position Functions: Control Booth Operator: Essential Functions* These duties are designated as ADA Essential Functions and must be performed in this job . Monitor control panels for potential production and mechanical issues. Investigates causes for these issues, makes recommendations, implement solutions.  Be familiar with the...

Position title: Safety Coordinator Reports to: Safety Director Department: Human Resources Hours per shift: Salary TBD Wage: Salary Education Requirement: 5 years experience in safety preferred (mix of education and experience is acceptable). Minimum of 3 years required. Position Purpose: Under general direction from the Safety Director the Safety Coordinator is responsible for implementing company safety procedures, investigating incidents and accidents, and performing job site safety assessments. Will work closely with and maintain constant communication with the Safety Director. Will also work closely with each plants’ leadership team. Must be willing to travel to each plant at least once a week or as directed by the Safety Director. Position Functions: Safety Coordinator: Essential Functions* These duties are designated as ADA Essential Functions and must be performed in this job . Conduct...

  Position Title: Journey Electrician Reports To: Lead Electrician Department: SPW Maintenance Hours per shift: Employee works four 12-hour shifts, with three 10-minute breaks, and 30-minute unpaid lunch. Day: 5:00AM - 5:00PM    Nights:  5:00PM - 5:00AM Wage: $38.10-$41.98 (DOE) Position Purpose: Maintain high levels of production by minimizing downtime by providing both predictive and preventive maintenance on all equipment.  Brings forth issues and resolves them through formal action planning.  Works closely with all members of the Maintenance, Production, & Management Teams. Position Functions: Journey Electrician: Essential Functions* These duties are designated as ADA Essential Functions and must be performed in this job . Must have current State of Oregon Journeyman Electrician card. Must be familiar with the mill electrical system. (MCC’s, disconnects, machines, and conveying systems)....

Position Title: Sawmill Big Lift Driver Reports To: Sawmill Supervisor Department: RSM Sawmill Hours per shift: Employee works 10-hour shifts, with three 10- minute breaks, and a 30- minute unpaid lunch break.  Wage: Level 4 Position Purpose: Transfer lumber from sawmill, keeps the kilns loaded up to quality specs per the Quality Control standards. Position Functions: Sawmill Big Lift Driver: Essential Functions* These duties are designated as ADA Essential Functions and must be performed in this job . Perform pre shift forklift checks, fill out and turn in check sheet. Transport lumber units from sawmill stackers as production requires. Coordinate with Boiler Operator to load and unload kilns and transport units to appropriate storage area as directed by Boiler Supervisor. Pull tickets off loads going onto the infeed of the kilns. At Sawmill downtimes continue to be productive either by continuing to move wood (ask...

Position Title: Dryer Feeder Reports To: Dryer Supervisor Department: Dryers Hours per shift: Employee works 8-hour shifts, with two 10-minute breaks, and 20-minute lunch. Day: 6:45 A.M. to 3:00 P.M.     Swing:  2:45 P.M. to 11:00 P.M.   Graveyard: 10:45 P.M. to 7:00 A.M. Wage: Level 1 Position Purpose: Dryer Feeder will keep the veneer dryer at least 97% full of quality veneer while maintaining safety and quality by feeding sheets into the dryer. The worker will feed while moving back and forth on a platform in front of different sized stacks of green veneer. Feeder will keep up with the pace of the dryer, while maintaining safety and quality standards as outlined in the Job Hazard Analysis, Standard Operating Procedures, and other requirements as directed by the supervisor for the safe and efficient operation of the plant.   Position Functions: Dryer Feeder: Essential Functions* These duties are designated as ADA...

Position Title: Youth Summer Hire Reports To: Department Supervisor Department: General Plant Hours per shift: Employee works 8-hour shifts, with two 10-minute breaks, and 30-minute unpaid lunch. Days: 7:00 A.M. to 3:30 P.M Wage: Level 1 Position Purpose: To ensure that the plant site is kept clean and safe. Position Functions: Youth Summer Hire: Essential Functions* These duties are designated as ADA Essential Functions and must be performed in this job . Clean up sawdust, chips, shavings, bark, broken boards using shovel, broom, air hose, rake, wheelbarrow, leaf blower etc. Requires repetitive use of hands, arms, upper body, back, legs. Worker will bend, twist, squat, push/pull (back legs) using waist, shoulders, arms, hands, and wrists to manipulate a variety of tools. Climb ladders occasionally and stand/walk for long periods of time. Cleanup trash and debris around property. Use Leaf blower...

Class A CDL Truck Driver - Springfield, OR Position Title:   Truck Driver - Springfield, OR Reports to:   Traffic Manager (Roseburg Corporate)        Department: Traffic Hours per shift:   10-14 hour shifts                           Wage:   Level 4 - $23.77 - Dependent on Experience Position Purpose: Operate a truck and trailer to transfer veneer & lumber from various destinations, including Roseburg, Glendale and Springfield. Truck drivers interact with Shipping Coordinators, office staff, other truck drivers, mechanics, and forklift operators to ensure efficient operation of truck and delivery. Position Functions:   Essential Functions* These duties are designated as ADA Essential Functions and must be performed in this job. Perform daily pre/post operation inspections of truck and trailer. Reports any maintenance/safety issues daily. Ensure repairs and maintenance are performed on the truck and trailer in a timely manner by...