Veneer QC Tech​/Lead Glendale

Veneer QC Tech/Hourly Lead - Days - Glendale, OR Job Description

Posted Wednesday, January 14, 2026 at 11:00 AM

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Position Title: Green End (Veneer) Lead & Quality Control Lead

Reports to: GPW Technical Supervisor

Department: Green End

Hours per shift: Employee will work a minimum of 10 hours per day, 4 days a week with overtime expected. Employee will have (3) 10‑minute breaks and (1) 30‑minute lunch.

Wage: QC, Level 4 / Lead, Level 5 (a move to level 6 when able to operate 4 machine centers)

Position

Purpose:

Leading and directing a crew. This includes but is not limited to crew meetings, quality checks, product scheduling, coordinating crew meal periods, lock‑out training, production paperwork and inventory control.

• Supervise and direct all employees in their daily safety, production, quality and recovery duties.
• Perform necessary quality checks and constantly monitor production key performance indicators. Address and correct safety, production, quality and recovery variances as they occur.
• Provide all production employees with daily, weekly and monthly safety training.
• Schedule both log processing and the lathe to balance the needs of the dryers and lay‑up line with the available species and grades of logs in the log yard.
• Possess skills in root cause analysis and action planning to facilitate continuous improvement in all facets of the operation.
• Work with the maintenance department to resolve issues and improve processes.
• Assist the General foreman in completing employee evaluations.
• Operate all machines and rolling stock safely at production levels.
• Complete all administrative duties and record‑keeping as outlined by the plant manager and human resources department.
• Keep all departments at or above a SHARP standard.

• The worker/Operator may be responsible for cleanup activity during down times, changeovers, or between shifts, removing veneer scrap or debris from the work area using a broom, rake, or shovel.
• The worker may be required to rotate to different positions for cross‑training purposes or to facilitate production.
• Assist co‑workers or maintenance personnel in basic maintenance procedures.

Working Environment: Inside 80% (average temperature 60 °F, extremes 10 °F–105 °F), outside 20%. Noise or vibration from machines and forklifts. Hazards as outlined in the Job Hazard Analysis. Atmospheric conditions: limited dust, water mist, odors of white fir and pine wood.

Personal Protective Equipment

Required:

• Eye protection
• Hearing protection
• Gloves as needed
• Approved footwear

Physical Demands: Constant use of hearing and vision, frequent bending, twisting, pushing/pulling and reaching, occasional lifting/carrying/pushing/pulling more than 30 lbs.

Skills: Excellent hand‑eye coordination; continuous use of vision/hearing; reading and speech required to communicate comprehension of job hazard analysis, lock‑out procedures, safety training, etc. Ability to prioritize, organize, and make necessary decisions.

• Safety is our primary core value. Think about safety 100% of the time and lead by example.
• Always use our 14‑step lockout/tagout procedure before any maintenance, clearing jams, or entering machinery.
• Use proper body mechanics and request assistance when necessary.
• Use proper PPE (gloves, eye protection, hearing protection).
• Communicate with co‑workers at all times (e.g., forklift driver).
• Read and write during safety training.
• Believe and convey the belief that we can operate accident and injury free indefinitely.

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.