Posted:
Thursday, 19 February 2026
Valid Thru:
Saturday, 21 March 2026
Index Requested on:
02/20/2026 02:26:01
Indexed on:
02/20/2026 02:26:01
Location: Glendale, OR, 97442, US
Industry:
Lumber & Wood
Occupational Category:
51-1000.00 - Production
Type of Employment: FULL_TIME
Swanson Group is hiring!
Description:
Dryer Supervisor - Glendale Plywood
Position Title: Production Supervisor
Reports to: Plant Manager
Department: All plywood Departments
Hours per shift: 8/10/12 hours
Wage: Salary TBD
Position Purpose: Oversees the production operations of applicable department. Fills in for production positions as needed. Schedules and conducts all required crew trainings and is responsible for the direction of the finishing crew to meet all company standards and policies. Position requires breaking employees for meal periods and paid breaks.
Position Functions:
Essential Functions* These duties are designated as ADA Essential Functions and must be performed in this job. |
Demonstrate ability to participate in KPI Reporting, filling in for Dept. Manager. |
Demonstrate ability to schedule applicable department, if the need arises. |
Ability to use and understand Dayforce, and BasicSafe. |
Ability to understand and run the Inventory System/Program. |
Must be able to setup, understand, and run all machine centers. (Includes breaking EE’s) |
Must understand PS119 APA requirements. |
Must understand APA specs/tolerances. |
Supervisor walks around the department on a frequent basis looking for hazards and issues. |
Supervisor walks continuously throughout the shift. Uses hands, wrists and forearms to grasp, move, and release products. |
After a reasonable probationary period, Production Supervisor is required to continuously improve production rates until they have reached production expectations. These expectations vary depending on machine center and product producing. |
Supervisor will be responsible for accurately reporting downtime on daily written reports and calculating production averages daily and other reports and calculations required as needed. |
Provides direct supervision to all shift employees. Responsible for ensuring all employees are properly trained in Safety, Quality and Production. Maintains quality and production levels and enforces company policies fairly and consistently. |
Supervisor must be proficient and certified in every job in the finish end. |
Ensures that all mechanical and electrical functions of the applicable department are being performed correctly. |
Supervisor will utilize the principles of performance improvement (POPI) to identify issues and/or opportunities that if modified or corrected will improve results. |
Must possess leadership qualities and have at least two years supervisory experience. |
Non-Essential Functions These duties are secondary in nature and are not classified as ADA essential. |
Other duties as assigned by Plant Superintendent and/or Plant Manager |
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) Hearing Protection. (3) Rubber or Leather based gloves when handling dry veneer. (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, 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-worker at all times (ex: forklift driver). (6) Will be required to read and write during safety training.
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Job Title (at Injury): | Finish End Supervisor | Worker Name: |
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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 |
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Standing |
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Walking |
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Change Positions? |
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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 |
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11-20 lbs |
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21-50 lbs 51-75 lbs 51-75 lbs |
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76 –100 lbs | X |
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> 100 lbs |
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Maximum # lifted by worker without assistance | 50 | |||||
If required, lifts over | 50 | # are performed with | X | two or more people | ||
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Carrying:
Never/ Not Required | Seldom 1-5% | Occas. 6-33% | Freq. 34-66% | Continuous 67-100% | |
1-10 lbs |
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11-20 lbs |
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21-50 lbs |
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Responsibilities:
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Educational requirements:
Desired Skills:
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Benefits:
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