Entry Level - TBD- Glendale

Reports To

Dryer Supervisor

Dryers

Employee works 8‑hour shifts, with two 10‑minute breaks and a 20‑minute lunch. Day: 6:45 AM–3:00 PM. Swing: 2:45 PM–11:00 PM. Graveyard: 10:45 PM–7:00 AM.

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 directed by the supervisor for the safe and efficient operation of the plant.

ADA Essential Functions

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

• Reach forward, pick up individual sheets of veneer with one or both hands, and move them forward several inches so that they can be picked up by the rollers of the veneer dryer equipment.
• Move back and forth on a platform as necessary, pushing sheets forward and properly aligning them to the receiving end of the dryer.
• Remove overlaps, ensure all fed sheets are unstacked, and discard wane sheets as necessary.
• Ensure the dryer is full of veneer sheets and fed timely with each dryer cycle, according to supervisor expectations and production needs.
• Move green veneer onto a scissors platform and maintain the proper height at that platform at a comfortable waist/chest level via pedals and buttons, and use the dryers’ manual button operating system for power control.
• When the machine jams or plugs up, remove or assist in removing the blockage. Proper lock‑out/tag‑out procedures must be performed.
• Assist co‑workers or maintenance personnel in basic maintenance procedures or fixing dryer plug‑ups, including weekly greasing and oiling of machine parts as necessary.
• Perform routine weekly dryer cleanings: remove cans/tubes and other machine parts from dyer basement, use water hoses to remove debris from inside the dryer, shoveling and sorting debris into proper waste boxes, and replacing cleaned machine parts.
• Cleanup activity during down times, changeovers, and between shifts, including removing veneer scrap or debris from the work area with a broom, rake, or shovel.
• Maintain radio communication when the dryer is down.

Non‑Essential Functions

Perform other duties and functions as assigned by supervisor for production and cleaning purposes.

Indoor: 90% of the time; average temperature 80 °F, extremes low 10 °F, high 105 °F. Outdoor: 10% of the time. Noise or vibration from machine operation and nearby forklifts. Hazards: see Job Hazard Analysis. Atmospheric conditions: limited dust, water mist, dry wood odor, no gas, no poor ventilation. Workplace includes a wooden or metal surface with rubber mats on a slightly elevated platform approximately 4 ft wide and 14+ ft long.

• Eye protection
• Hearing protection
• Blue Atlas gloves when feeding re‑dry veneer
• Approved footwear

See Physical Capabilities section below. The position requires constant use of hearing and vision, bilateral use of arms and hands, frequent bending, twisting, pushing/pulling, and reaching, and occasional lifting/carrying/pushing/pulling of more than 30 lbs.

Must successfully complete structured job training and testing to become a certified operator. Must have excellent hand‑eye coordination, use vision/hearing continuously and have peripheral vision to see trays and co‑workers. Reading and speaking required to communicate comprehension of Job Hazard Analysis, machine‑specific lockout procedures, monthly safety training, etc. Operate independently with another puller with little supervision. Must be able to prioritize, organize, and make necessary decisions.

1. Do only maintenance you are trained to do and keep all body parts out of machinery.
2. Always use a 14‑step lockout/tagout procedure before doing any maintenance, clearing jams, or getting into machinery for any reason; be aware of stored energy.
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