Posted:
Thursday, 02 October 2025
Valid Thru:
Saturday, 01 November 2025
Index Requested on:
10/03/2025 01:52:52
Indexed on:
10/03/2025 01:52:52
Location: Glendale, OR, 97442, US
Industry:
Lumber & Wood
Occupational Category:
51-9198.00 - Production
Type of Employment: FULL_TIME
Swanson Group is hiring!
Description:
QC Tech PW - GPW Gen Plant & OH
Position Title: Green End (Veneer) Lead & Quality Control Lead
Reports to: GPW Technical Supervisor
Department: Green End
Hours per shift: Employee will work a minimum of 10 hours per day, 4 days a week with overtime expected. Employee will have (3) 10-minute breaks and (1) 30-minute lunch.
Wage: QC, Level 4 / Lead, Level 5 (a move to level 6 when able to operate 4 machine centers)
Position Purpose: Leading and directing a crew. This includes but is not limited to crew meetings, quality checks, product scheduling, coordinating crew meal periods, lock out training, production paperwork and inventory control.
Position Functions:
Essential Functions* These duties are designated as ADA Essential Functions and must be performed in this job. |
Supervise and direct all employees in their daily safety, production, quality and recovery duties |
Perform necessary quality checks and constantly monitor production key performance indicators. Address and correct safety, production, quality and recovery variances as they occur. |
Provide all production employees with daily, weekly and monthly safety training. |
Schedule both log processing and the lathe to balance the needs of the dryers and lay up line with the available species and grades of logs in the log yard. |
Possess skills in root cause analysis and action planning to facilitate continuous improvement in all facets of the operation. |
Works with the maintenance department to resolve issues and improve processes. |
Assist the General foreman in completing employee evaluations. |
Operate all machines and rolling stock safely at production levels. |
Complete all administrative duties and recordkeeping as outlined by the plant manager and human resources department. |
Keep all departments at or above a SHARP standard |
Non-Essential Functions These duties are secondary in nature and are not classified as ADA essential. |
The worker/Operator may be responsible for cleanup activity during down times, changeovers, or between shifts. This activity will consist of removing veneer scrap or debris from the work area using a broom, rake, or shovel. |
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. |
Assist co-workers or Maintenance personnel in basic maintenance procedures. |
Working Environment: (1) Inside 80%, average temperature 60 degrees, extreme low temperature 10 degrees F, extreme high temperature 105 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: Fumes: Dust: Limited, Mist: Water, Odors: White Fir and Pine wood, Gasses: None, Poor Ventilation: None.
Personal Protective Equipment Required: (1) Eye Protection. (2) Hearing Protection. (3) Gloves as needed. (4) Approved Footwear.
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 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. Lead must be self-directed in identifying and efficiently completing each task. Ability to prioritize, organize and make necessary decisions.
Safety: 1) Safety is our primary core value. Be prepared to think about safety one hundred percent of the time. Always take the time to think and lead by example. (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. (7) Firmly believe and convey the belief that we can operate accident and injury free indefinitely.
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Job Title (at Injury): | Veneer Lead & Quality Control | 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 | |
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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% | |
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If required, lifts over | 75 lbs | # 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% | |
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If required, carrying over | 75 | # is performed with t |
Responsibilities:
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Educational requirements:
Desired Skills:
Please see the job description for required or recommended skills.
Benefits:
Please see the job description for benefits.