The Utility position performs a range of support functions, including operation of weigh scales, yard housekeeping, assisting quality control, shipping, and inventory management. Duties may vary by assignment and business needs.
Principal Responsibilities:
Quality Control, knowledge and skills (Level 2 or higher Framer or equivalent prior pole experience.) - Defect identification per ANSI standards
- Ability to class an unframed pole
- Pole species identification
- Ability to sort material to meet customer specifications
- Clear understanding of pole identification practices (butt and top markings, tags, and branding)
- Possess a solid understanding of Work Order documentation requirements
- Able to read and interpret framing prints and select the equipment required for processing
- Safe and effective operation of all framing equipment
- Able to make straight cuts with a chainsaw, within ¼" deviation from square per 12" pole diameter
- Capable shaver hand tool routine maintenance
- When working at framing performance and productivity must be equivalent to a level 2 Framer
- Make tags accurately
- Perform banding and strapping of rail cars and poles to specification (AAR)
- Rework poles to specification on cut back skids
Weigh Scales, knowledge and skills - Run Weigh Scales independently
- Proficient with the Weigh Scale Software
- Shipping and export documentation
- Notify production supervisor or shipper when orders ship
- Assist in QC treating inspection
- Informs truck drivers of yard safety rules
Shipping and Inventory, knowledge and skills - Demonstrate an understanding of shipping /receiving
- Understand and provide shipping documentation as required
Participates and contributes to company safety program
Performs yard housekeeping and other duties as assigned
Qualifications: - Education: High school diploma or general education degree (GED); or one to three months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience
- Experience: Three to six months related experience
- License/Certification: N/A
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: - Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out simple instructions
- Ability to deal with standardized situations with only occasional or no variables
- Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos
- Ability to write simple correspondence
- Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to customers, clients, and other employees of the organization
- Ability to add and subtract two-digit numbers and to multiply and divide with 10's and 100's
- Ability to perform these operations using units of American money and weight measurement, volume, and distance
- Ability to perform written and housekeeping environmental stewardship expectations within department