Youth/Summer Hire - Days - Roseburg, OR

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Position Title:

Youth Summer Hire Reports To:

Department Supervisor Department:

General Plant Hours per shift: Employee works 8-hour shifts, with two 10-minute breaks, and 30-minute unpaid lunch.

Days:

7:00 A.M. to 3:30 P.

M Wage:

Level 1

Position Purpose:

To ensure that the plant site is kept clean and safe.

Position Functions:

Youth Summer Hire:

Essential Functions• These duties are designated as ADA Essential Functions and must be performed in this job. Clean up sawdust, chips, shavings, bark, broken boards using shovel, broom, air hose, rake, wheelbarrow, leaf blower etc. Requires repetitive use of hands, arms, upper body, back, legs. Worker will bend, twist, squat, push/pull (back legs) using waist, shoulders, arms, hands, and wrists to manipulate a variety of tools. Climb ladders occasionally and stand/walk for long periods of time. Cleanup trash and debris around property. Use Leaf blower to cleanup dust and wood chips. Use a rake, shovel and broom to clean up debris. Painting handrails and access and egress edges. Use weed wacker to remove brush/debris. Data entry and other clerical tasks as needed. 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.

Working Environment:

(1) Inside 20%, average temperature 80 degrees, extreme low temperature 10 degrees F, extreme high temperature 120 degrees F. (2) Outside 80%.

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 be standing on a slightly elevated wooden platform with rubber mats. The worker will move back and forth on this platform in front of an elevated dry conveyor measuring 3 ½ to 4' above the ground. 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. (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:

(1) must have excellent hand eye coordination. 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 another clean up member with little supervision. Clean up members 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 overreach, get help as needed to push loads out). (4) Use proper PPE (gloves, eye protection, hearing protection). (5) Be aware of and always communicate with your co-worker (ex: forklift driver). (6) Will be required to read and write during safety training.

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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.