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Position Title: Cleanup
Reports To: Lead
Department: General Plant
Hours per shift: Employee works 8-hour shifts, with two 10- minute breaks, and a 30- minute unpaid lunch break.
Wage: Level 2
Position Purpose: Perform cleanup throughout the mill to maintain a safe work environment and maximize production. Works closely with Lead and operators.
Position Functions:
Cleanup Level 2: Essential Functions*
These duties are designated as ADA Essential Functions and must be performed in this job.
Clean up sawdust/shavings around machinery using shovel, broom, air hose, forklift, rake, wheelbarrow, etc.. Requires repetitive use of hands, arms, upper body, back, legs. Worker will bend, twist, squat, push/pull using waist, shoulders, arms, hands, and wrists to manipulate a variety of tools. Crawl under machinery occasionally. Climb ladders occasionally and stand/walk for long periods of time.
Cross train on other job(s) to help with breaks and cover vacations.
Operate the motorized sweeper to keep the entire plant area clean.
Assist in clearing jam ups in conveyor systems. This may involve climbing ladders and operating manlift.
Learn to do basic maintenance and preventative maintenance checks.
Basic forklift operation and Bobcat operation.
Non-Essential Functions
These duties are secondary in nature and are not classified as ADA essential.
Perform other duties and functions as assigned by supervisor for production and cleaning purpose.
Steam clean rolling stock.
Assist co-workers or Maintenance personnel in basic maintenance procedures.
Working Environment: (1) Outside 80%, average temperature 80 degrees, extreme low temperature 10 degrees F, extreme high temperature 120 degrees F. (2) Inside 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: Dust: Limited, Mist: Water, Odors: Dry wood, Gasses: None, Poor Ventilation: None. The worker in this position will move back and forth around the plant site, stepping up and down from clearly marked elevated foundations. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Personal Protective Equipment Required: (1) Eye Protection. (2) Hearing Protection (when inside pellet boxes). (3) Blue Atlas gloves. (4) Approved Footwear (5) High Visibility Clothing.
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 50 lbs.
Skills: Must use vision/hearing continuously and must have peripheral vision to see forklifts and co-workers. Reading and speech required to communicate comprehension of Job Hazard Analysis, machine specific lockout procedures, monthly safety training, etc. Worker generally works with little supervision. Must be self-directed in identifying and efficiently completing each task, with the 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 overreach, get help as needed to push heavy objects). (4) Use proper PPE (gloves, eye protection, hearing protection). (5) Be aware of and always communicate with your co-workers (ex: loader operator). (6) Will be required to read and write during safety training.
PHYSICAL CAPABILITIES:
ENDURANCE Never/Not Required Seldom 1-5% Occasionally 6-33% Frequently 34-66% Continuous 67-100% Total hours at one time Total hours in a workday
SITTING X 10
STANDING X 2 10
WALKING X 2 10
CHANGE POSITIONS X
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: (Enter actual maximum weight in pounds in the box)
LIFTING Never/Not Required Seldom 1-5% Occasionally 6-33% Frequently 34-66% Continuous 67-100%
1-10 LBS X
11-20 LBS X
21-50 LBS X
51-75 LBS
76-100 LBS X
>100 LBS X
Maximum weight lifted by worker without assistance: 50 LBS
If required, lifting over 50 LBS is performed with two or more people and/or lifting devices.
CARRYING Never/Not Required Seldom 1-5% Occasionally 6-33% Frequently 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
>100 LBS X
Maximum weight carried by worker without assistance: 10-50 LBS
If required, carrying over 50 LBS is performed with two or more people and/or lifting devices.
PUSHING/PULLING FORCE TO BE EXCERTED Never/Not Required Seldom 1-5% Occasionally 6-33% Frequently 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
>100 LBS X
Maximum weight of object pushed/pulled by worker: 50 Lbs. Distance: 4’
Type of surface (i.e. level, carpet, incline): Level / Incline
OTHER Never/Not Required Seldom 1-5% Occasionally 6-33% Frequently 34-66% Continuous 67-100%
BEND/STOOP X
TWIST X
CROUCH/SQUAT X
KNEEL X
CRAWL X
WALK-LEVEL SURFACE X
WALK-UNEVEN SURFACE X
CLIMB STEPS X
CLIMB LADDER X
WORK AT HEIGHTS X
REACH AT OR ABOVE SHOULDER X
REACH BELOW SHOULDER X
USE OF ARMS X
USE OF WRISTS X
USE OF HANDS X
GRASPING/SQUEEZING X
OPERATE FOOT CONTROLS X
ENVIRONMENT
INSIDE: 20%
OUTSIDE: 80%
TEMPERATURE EXTREMES: YES
VIBRATION: NO
WORKS ON OR AROUND MOVING MACHINARY OR MECHANICAL PARTS: YES
PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT
BOOTS YES HARDHAT NO GLOVES YES EYE PROTECTION YES HEARING PROTECTION YES OTHER?
The information provided in this job description, including strength and physical requirements, is based on observation of the job and is accurate to the best of my knowledge.
Equal Opportunity Employer: All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race/ethnicity, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age, or any other status protected by law.
