OAKLAND PELLET MILL (OPM/Dean Resources) NOW HIRING!!!

Position Title: 950 Front End Loader

Reports to: Plant Manager

Department: Oakland Pellet Mill

Hours per shift: 12 hour shifts or more, with three 10-minute breaks, and a 30 minute lunch.

Wage: Level 4

Position Purpose: Use a Cat 950 Front End Loader to mix sawdust and shavings and load them onto the dryer infeed chain, Perform moderate to light maintenance of the loader. The operator must be willing to be cross trained in other positions in the pellet mill.

Position Functions:

Working Environment: (1) Inside 90%, average temperature 70 degrees F (2) Outside 10%; extreme low temperature 10 degrees F, extreme high temperature 105 degrees F. 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: Fumes: Wood, Dust: Limited, Mist: Water, Odors: Wood particle, Gasses: None, Poor Ventilation: None

Personal Protective Equipment Required: (1) Eye Protection. (2) Safety vest (3) Hearing Protection. (4) Rubber or Leather gloves when working outside of loader. (5) Approved Footwear.

Physical Demands: See the Physical Capabilities as listed below; this 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 more than 30 lbs.

Skills: Must have excellent hand eye coordination. Use vision/hearing continuously. Reading and speech required to communicate comprehension of Job Hazard Analysis, machine specific lockout procedures, monthly safety training, etc. Worker generally works alone with little supervision. Operators must be self-directed in identifying and efficiently completing each task. Ability to prioritize, organize and make necessary decisions.

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-workers and truck drivers at all times. (6) Will be required to read and write during safety training.

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