McClure Woodmill Operator 4 - 1st Shift

Responsibilities: Group Leader: Directs the movement of Sawmill/Temporary Employees in their daily work tasks by performing the following duties:

• Checks to assure employees are at their workstations. Reports absenteeism to manager/supervisor and assure proper positions are filled to function adequately
• Assures proper equipment is functioning and employees have tools and materials to work with
• Instructs employees in proper use of equipment and how to do their respective jobs; Reports and checks on progress of activities
• Assures safety rules and methods are being used in all areas and jobs; assures the cleanliness of all work areas
• Checks outgoing dowels and Third-Party material for size, length, and quality and makes sure it is recorded and properly identified
• Oversees or does the setup of equipment and sharpens saws and knives
• May Operate dry kilns and assure proper loading and unloading of same
• Keeps records and verifies accurate counts of inventory is reported
• Facilities & Safety Technician: coordinates facility clean-up, safety program, safety compliance and building grounds maintenance by performing the following duties:
• Provide safety training and coordinate record keeping
• Conduct basic safety meetings
• Assist with new hire and job training
• Assist with quality control audits
• Coordinate inventory management and recording
• Coordinate building and grounds maintenance
• Provide vacation coverage for other positions in facility
• Assist maintenance staff with general repairs
• Order and manage parts inventory
• Work with internal and external customers
• Perform plant and safety inspections
• Develop basic corrective action for safety issues
• Schedule and support housekeeping activity
• Log Scaler/Buyer:
• Receive and unload truck deliveries
• Measure, mark, and stage log loads
• Maintain purchasing and receiving records
• Organize and control inventory
• Build lasting, trust-based relationships with loggers and logging companies
• Communicate complex information clearly and concisely, both verbally and in writing
• Adapt tone, style, and messaging to each vendor's preferences across phone, email, and in-person interactions
• Truck Driver:
• Inspects trucks for defects before and after trips and submits report indicating truck conditions in accordance with DOT regulations
• Maintains driver logs according to DOT regulations
• Delivers or picks up loads in accordance with schedule. Ensures all loads are secured and within limits
• Keeps activity log of all routes driven along with the appropriate bills of lading
• Keeps mileage record of vehicles and all other required documentation
• Drives safely in accordance with DOT regulations and has a working knowledge of DOT regulations
• May be required to perform Jockey moves to assist all facilities
• May be required to perform Sawmill duties and basic operation duties if needed and certified
• Follows all policies and procedures, best practices, DOT and OSHA regulations
• Sawyer: Saws logs to best advantage into planks of various sizes, using hydraulic, air and electric operating equipment by performing the following duties:
• Oil, grease and change saws as necessary; Also adjust Guide pins as required
• Start up and adjust saws and related equipment

Requirements: High school diploma or general education degree (GED); or three months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience. Must be able to complete simple math, to include addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division. Must be able to read and comprehend simple instructions and write simple correspondence. Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions. Industrial lift truck certification.

Environmental/Physical Requirements: Physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand on concrete floor with/without floor mats; and use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms (which may include above and/or below shoulders); bend, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl and talk or hear. The employee is regularly required to use left and/or right hand for simple grasping; fine work, pushing/pulling and low speed assembly. The employee is occasionally required to walk, climb or balance. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 100 pounds with assistance. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus. The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to outside weather conditions. The employee is frequently exposed to moving mechanical parts; high, precarious places and vibration. The employee is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions; fumes or airborne particles; toxic or caustic chemicals and risk of electrical shock. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate to loud.

Work Authorization: The AMES Companies will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States. The Company does not currently sponsor immigration visas for this role. Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.