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:

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.

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