Moulder Operator/Millworker

Function: This position fulfills all the duties of a warehouse worker, moulder operator, and millworker including, but not limited to, driving forklift, machine feeder and off bearer, machine operations with the responsibility of ensuring accuracy of Ripping, Sanding and Molding.  Also, the ability to pull orders efficiently and accurately for out the door orders.

Essential Responsibilities and Duties:

1. Molder Operator /off bearer

a. Operates and off bears behind Molder

b. Molder maintenance

c. Knife Grinding

2. Sander Operator/off bearer:

a. Operates and off bears behind sander

b. Racks/stacks lumber

c. Identifies belt problems on lumber surface

d. Changes sander belts when need to ensure quality

e. Keeps area clean

f. Learn the complete operation of the sander and millwork process

3. Planer Operator/off bearer:

a. Sets up and off bears in front and behind planer

b. Stacks lumber

c. Identifies surface problems on lumber

d. Sets planer thickness

4. Rip saw Operator/off bearer:

a. Sets up an off bears behind saw

b. Stacks lumber

c. Identifies dimension problems on lumber

d. Changes arbor and shoes when needed

e. Assist with all tallies after production

f. Keeps area clean

g. Learn the complete operation of the Rip Saw and Millwork process

5. Chop Saw Operator

a. Safety must be of highest concern when operating the

chop saw.  Know what to do in case of emergency before operating

b. Set up and chop various lengths

c. Identify dimensional problems with lumber

d. Label and tally lumber correctly

e. Keeps area around saw clean

6. Dust collection use and knowledge

a. Start up and Shut down procedures

b. Proper safety is practiced; goggles, dust mask

c. Clark Pyro Guard Knowledge and use

d. Empty dust collection bins, clam shell into trucks

7. General Skills

a. Limited grading and specie identification skills

b. Basic understanding of upper grades in each category

c. Proper operation of hand banding machine and banding chopper machine

d. Knowledge of forklift operation

e. Knowledge of complete order process

f. Stacks lumber according to standard unit width and proper sticker placement

g. Practices the proper safety techniques required on the job

Qualifications: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.  The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Knowledge of all equipment, its use, and ability to operate it.

Ability to use the telephone.

Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide; calculate linear, board, and square footage.

Ability to read and comprehend detailed instructions, to write detailed correspondence, and to communicate information to customers and employees in English.

Ability to learn and use software computer applications, to include Microsoft Office Suite and Activant.

Physical Demands:  The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential function of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit; use hand and fingers; handle or feel objects, tools or controls; reach with hands and arms; talk and hear.  The employee frequently is required to walk, climb, or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.  The employee is frequently required to stand.

The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 25 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds, and occasionally lift and/or move up to 100 pounds.  Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment:  The work environment described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

This job requires regular work inside; constantly working near moving mechanical parts.  The employee is occasionally exposed to fumes, airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals, and constantly exposed to vibration.  The noise level in the work environment is usually loud.

Starting wage: $22 – $25 per hour

Schedule: Monday – Friday from 7:00 am to 3:30 pm