Planer Operator 1-NH

General Description:

The Planer Operator is responsible for the proper operation of the planers and monitoring flow in and out. The Planer Operator shall work to ensure actions reflect the company culture, work meets or exceeds company standards, values and working environment and actions reflect that as outlined by the Production Manager and will support the execution of the safety mission at Kennebec Lumber Company.

Responsibilities:

• Maintain steady pace of wood flow through the planer
• Monitor production flow and speed up / slow down when necessary, taking in consideration manning and safety.
• Monitor profile quality and adjust to meet or exceed standards
• Effectively communicate if equipment is down
• Actively participate in scheduled meetings
• Work with Production Manager to meet / exceed customer expectations and coordinate efficient changeovers.
• Follow all change over and end of day procedures.
• Must be LOTO Trained.
• Change and joint knives as needed
• Perform daily cleaning and preventative maintenance (lubing and greasing)
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Safety Requirements:

Safety First – Personal Protective Equipment

• Steel or Safety Toe footwear is required in all areas.
• Gloves required in designated areas – per task.
• Hearing Protection required in all areas (Exception being inside the cab of outside machine forklifts).
• Eye Protection required in all areas
• Report all near misses and unsafe acts to immediate supervisor.
• Pedestrian awareness at all times.
• Florescent vests and hard hats are required for all outside activity (Exception, pedestrian travel from one building to another).
• Never walk through any overhead door that is controlled remotely (Always use access door next to overhead).
• Familiarize yourself with the various work areas. Learn how to operate the conveyor belts and the emergency stop buttons.
• Familiarize yourself with the various possible pinch points that are in your area.

Physical Requirements

• Bend, stretch & twist multiple times daily.
• Moderate to Heavy wrist / hand repetitions.
• Stand for long periods of time.
• Ability to work swiftly and accurately.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.
• No allergies to sawdust, particles in the air (respiratory concerns).
• Ability to work in all weather conditions (below 0 degrees temps to over 90-degree temps).

Other Requirements

• Pick up after yourself and during downtimes.
• Participate in the department housekeeping program.
• Work area must be kept clean at all times.
• Excellent hand / eye coordination.
• Analytical skills and problem solving in a fast-paced environment.
• Attention to detail.
• Read and write proficiently.
• Apply general math skills.
• Excellent interpersonal and communications skills.
• Must be in working station at the buzzer.
• Additional training as required