Pellet Mill Quality Control - Shift TBD - Oakland, OR

Posted: Thursday, 22 May 2025
Valid Thru: Saturday, 21 June 2025
Index Requested on: 05/22/2025 19:14:35
Indexed on: 05/22/2025 19:14:35

Location: Oakland, OR, 97462, US

Industry: Manufacturing - Other
Occupational Category: 51-7099.00 - Production
Type of Employment: FULL_TIME

Swanson Group is hiring!

Description:

OAKLAND PELLET MILL (OPM/DEAN RESOURCES) HIRING NOW!!!

Position Title: Quality Control Technician

Reports to: Quality Lead and Plant Manager

Department: Dean Resources Pellet Mill

Hours per shift: 12 hr shifts, with two 10 min breaks, and a 30 min lunch

Wage: Level 4, Level 5 for QC Techs with a WWPA grade certification


Position Purpose: Maximize product quality through consistent and accurate machine and product testing. Works closely with production supervisor, maintenance, other Quality Control personnel, and operators. Complies with safety regulations and other company policies at all times. Ensures our core values are consistently demonstrated in the way we conduct our operations and interact with each other.

Position Functions:

Essential Functions*

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

  1. Identify product quality and manufacturing issues. Investigates causes for these issues, makes recommendations, implement solutions. Responsible for QC testing documentation and accuracy throughout the mill.
  1. Familiar with the operation of all machinery and how each machine can impact product quality.
  1. Fill out detailed data forms and enter data into computer.
  1. Performs analysis and variance studies, both established and new ones that will benefit operations.
  1. Raise quality awareness through training sessions. Explain issue of value versus quantity, and advocate quality standards with co-workers.
  1. Maintains and encourages high levels of communication between operators, supervisors, and maintenance.
  1. Act as a relief to any positions in the plant for breaks, etc.


Non-Essential Functions

These duties are secondary in nature and are not classified as ADA essential.

  1. General cleanup duties around the mill.
  1. Other duties as assigned.

Working Environment: (1) Inside 80%, average temperature 70 degrees F (2) Outside 20%; 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 Front end loader and forklift. 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) Hearing Protection. (3) Rubber or Leather based gloves when handling wood product. (4) 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, occasional bending, twisting, pushing/pulling and reaching, and occasional lifting/carrying/pushing/pulling more than 30 lbs.


Skills: 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. 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 for heavy lifting). (4) Use proper PPE (gloves, eye protection, hearing protection). (5) Be aware of and communicate with your co-worker at all times (ex: loader operator). (6) Will be required to read and write during safety training.



SIGNATURES



The information provided in this description, including strength and physical requirements, is based on observation of the job and is accurate to the best of my knowledge.

Employee Name (Print):

Employee Signature:

Date:

Employer Representatives:

Name

Signature

Date

Supervisor

Human Resources











PHYSICAL CAPABILITIES



Job Title (at Injury):


Quality Control


Worker Name:






ENDURANCE


Never/

Not Required

Seldom

1-5%

Occas.

6-33%

Freq.

34-66%

Continuous

67-100%

Total Hours

At one time

Total Hours in a work day

Sitting

X



Standing

X



Walking

X



Change Positions?



X




PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: (Enter actual maximum weight in pounds in the box)

Lifting:


Never/

Not Required

Seldom

1-5%

Occas.

6-33%

Freq.

34-66%

Continuous

67-100%

1-10 lbs


X

11-20 lbs


X

21-50 lbs

51-75 lbs

51-75 lbs


X

X

X

76 –100 lbs

X

> 100 lbs

X

Maximum # lifted by worker without assistance

50 lbs


If required, lifts over

50

# are performed with

X

two or more people

X

lift devices








Carrying:


Never/

Not Required

Seldom

1-5%

Occas.

6-33%

Freq.

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

Responsibilities:

Please review the job description.

Educational requirements:

  • high school

Desired Skills:

Please see the job description for required or recommended skills.

Benefits:

Please see the job description for benefits.

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