Entry Level Production Associate 4.22.24 - Job at Swanson Group Mfg. in Springfield, OR

Entry Level Production Associate 4.22.24

Springfield, OR

Posted 11 days ago

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Job Description

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.

Position Title: Mentor Forklift Reports to: Department Supervisor Department: SPW General Plant

Wage: Level 1/2/3 $18.38-$21.49 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.

Safety: (1) Do only maintenance you are trained to do and keep all body parts out of machinery. (2) Always use our 14 step lockout/tagout procedure before doing any maintenance, clearing jams, or getting into machinery for any reason; be aware of stored energy. (3) Always use proper body mechanics (ex: don’t over reach, get help as needed to push loads out). (4) Use proper PPE (gloves, eye protection, hearing protection). (5) Be aware of and communicate with your co-worker at all times (ex: forklift driver). (6) Will be required to read and write during safety training.

Purpose of Position: The purpose of the Mentor Trainee position is to provide training in entry level positions so when
open spots in production become available we have trained and competent operators who can perform these job duties.
Mentors hired will be assigned a shift and a department and will then learn jobs in that department as needed. There will
Sometimes be opportunities for them to cross train in other departments.

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

Essential Functions will changed based on position Mentor is placed in. Please see each job description for their

specific job tasks and duties. Some of these jobs could be but are not limited to: Dryer Feeder, Dryer Grader, Polyline,
Panel Painter Utility, Press Helper.

Non Essential Functions: These duties are secondary in nature and are not classified as ADA essential.

1. The worker may be required to rotate to different positions for cross training purposes or to facilitate
production. Job duties for other positions are outlined in their individual job descriptions.
2. Assist co-workers or Maintenance personnel in basic maintenance procedures.
3. Other duties as assigned.

Working Environment: (1) Inside 80%, average temperature 80 degrees, extreme low temperature 10 degrees F, extreme high temperature 120 degrees F. (2) Outside 20%. Noise or vibration: Machine noise to include machine being operated as well as other machines close by including Forklifts. Hazards: See Job Hazard Analysis. (3) Atmospheric conditions: Dust: Limited, Mist: Water, Odors: Dry wood, Gasses: None, Poor Ventilation: None. The worker in this position will be standing on a slightly elevated wooden platform with rubber mats. The worker will move back and forth on this platform in front of an elevated dry conveyor measuring 3 ½ to 4’ above the ground. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Physical Demands: See the attached Job/Task Evaluation and Physical Capabilities portion; this position requires constant use of hearing and vision, frequent bending, twisting, pushing/pulling and reaching, and occasional lifting/carrying/pushing/pulling more than 50 lbs.

Skills: (1) must have excellent hand eye coordination. Use vision/hearing continuously and must have peripheral vision to see forklifts and co-workers. Reading and speech required to communicate comprehension of Job Hazard Analysis, machine specific lockout procedures, monthly safety training, etc. Worker generally works with another clean up member with little supervision. Clean up members must be self-directed in identifying and efficiently completing each task. Ability to prioritize, organize, and make necessary decisions.

Endurance

*Based on an 8 hour shift	Never/Not Required	Seldom (1-5%)	Occasionally (6-33%)	Frequently (34-66%)	Continuous (67-100%)	Total Hours at one time
Sitting					x
Standing				x
Walking				x
Positioning Changes					x

Carrying

	Never/Not Required	Seldom (1-5%)	Occasionally (6-33%)	Frequently (34-66%)	Continuous (67-100%)
1-10 lbs.				x
11-20 lbs.				x
21-50 lbs.			x
51-75 lbs.	x
76 –100 lbs.	x
>100 lbs.	x

Lifting

	Never/Not Required	Seldom (1-5%)	Occasionally (6-33%)	Frequently (34-66%)	Continuous (67-100%)
1-10 lbs.				x
11-20 lbs.				x
21-50 lbs.			x
51-75 lbs.	x
76 –100 lbs.	x
>100 lbs.	x

Pushing/Pulling

	Never/Not Required	Seldom (1-5%)	Occasionally (6-33%)	Frequently (34-66%)	Continuous (67-100%)
1-10 lbs.				x
11-20 lbs.				x
21-50 lbs.			x
51-75 lbs.	x
76 –100 lbs.	x
>100 lbs.	x

Physical Demands

	Never/Not Required	Seldom (1-5%)	Occasionally (6-33%)	Frequently (34-66%)	Continuous (67-100%)
Bend/Stoop			x
Twist				x
Crouch/Squat		x
Kneel		x
Crawl	x
Walk (Level)					x
Walk (Uneven)			x
Climb Steps				x
Climb Ladder	x
Work at Heights	x
Reach Above Shoulder		x
Reach Below Shoulder					x
Use of Arms					x
Use of Wrists					x
Use of hands					x

Dexterity

	Never/Not Required	Seldom (1-5%)	Occasionally (6-33%)	Frequently (34-66%)	Continuous (67-100%)
Grasping/Squeezing					x
Operate Foot Controls					x

Job Summary

Company

Swanson Group Mfg.

Employment Term and Type

Regular, Full Time

Hours per Week

Salary and Benefits

$18.38

Required Education

High School or Equivalent

Required Experience

1+ years