Veneer Associate Days, Break Out

About the Role

Columbia Forest Products is North America's largest manufacturer of hardwood plywood and hardwood veneer products. Columbia’s decorative interior veneers and panels are used in high-end cabinetry, fine furniture, architectural millwork, and commercial fixtures. This role requires an individual to be a team player and potentially flex to other roles as needed to help the flow of material through the Drying process.

Key Responsibilities

• Ability to flex to other roles as needed to help the flow of material through the Drying process.
• Able to safely operate forklift.
• TPMs are a part of every position in the mill. This may include mandatory overtime for completion of TPM tasks.
• Additional duties as assigned.
• Proper feeding of the dryer is essential to preventing plug-ups.
• Position must be fed per the standard work.
• The veneer must be graded properly and stacked neatly to provide full utilization and proper panel construction.
• Removes trash from loads on dryer stackers.

Safety

• Position is exposed to several moving chains, sprockets, and belts. Hands should be kept clear of any unguarded nip point and incidences should be reported to the dryer tender or leadman immediately.
• Position should complete LOTO training.
• Safety glasses, hearing protection, and area appropriate gloves must be worn.
• Ability to lift at minimum 25 lbs.
• Because of the potential for fire, the area should be kept as clean as possible.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED.
• Entry Level Computer Skills (Auto Grading).
• Position must be able to work from detailed instructions. This individual makes minor decisions.
• Regular work with lightweight materials is involved, but occasional work with moderate weight materials may also be required.
• Position requires continuous mental and visual attention, and the individual usually works in short, repetitive cycles.
• Successful candidates must be able to work in various jobs which can include rotating to different job duties. These job duties could include various machine operators, handling material, grading material, quality checks, clean up, and other similar manufacturing activities.
• This position requires you to follow written and verbal job instructions.
• Being able to provide feedback and apply critical thinking are other keys to this position.
• Employees must be able to use personal safety equipment while working in a manufacturing environment that includes moving machinery, fast paced forklift traffic, machine noise, and a work environment that will vary depending on the time of the year.