Caitlin Little

Dryer Feeder

Leading plywood mill whose core value is to create opportunities and long-term security for our employees, and families by building a strong company to be passed onto future generations is seeking a Dryer Feeder. Apply online today before this position is filled! Need help applying - call us at 541-746-6200!

Duties and Responsibilities for Dryer Feeder:

• Dryer Feeder is responsible for reaching forward, picking up individual sheets of veneer with one or both hands, and moving them forward several inches so that they can be picked up by the rollers of the veneer dryer equipment.
• Movement back and forth on a platform as necessary, pushing sheets forward and properly aligning them to the receiving end of the dryer. Feeder will remove overlaps, ensure all fed sheets are unstacked, and discarding wane sheets as necessary.
• Feeder must ensure proper amount of veneer sheets are fed with each dryer cycle, according to supervisor expectations and production needs.
• The worker will be responsible, through a series of pedals and buttons, for moving green veneer onto a scissors platform and maintaining the proper height at that platform at a comfortable waist/chest level.
• At times, the machine will jam or plug up which will at times require the worker to remove or assist in removing the blockage.  Both human and mechanical assistance will be available upon request, should the worker be unable to perform this activity alone. Proper Lock-out-tag-out procedures must be performed. Worker must use and understand dryers’ manual button operating system for power control.
• Breaking of other dryer employees and rotation to different positions for cross-training purposes or to facilitate production as designated by the supervisor. Job duties for other positions are outlined in their individual Job Descriptions.
• Assist co-workers or Maintenance personnel in basic maintenance procedures or fixing dryer plug-ups. Perform weekly maintenance, including greasing and oiling of machine parts as necessary for proper dryer function.
• Perform routine weekly dryer cleanings: including the removal of cans/tubes and other machine parts from dyer basement, using water hoses to remove debris from inside the dryer,  shoveling and sorting debris into proper waste boxes (by size and makeup), and replacing cleaned machine parts.
• Feeder is responsible for cleanup activity during down times, changeovers, and between shifts.  This activity will consist of removing veneer scrap or debris from the work area using a broom, rake, or shovel.
• Perform other duties and functions as assigned by supervisor for production and cleaning purpose.

Skills and Qualifications for Dryer Feeder:

• Must be able to stand throughout shift
• Bending, lifting & stacking throughout shift
• Keeping up with the pace of the dryer

Job Details for Dryer Feeder:

Temp-Hire 1st Week Training Schedule: Monday - Friday 7:00AM - 3:30PM Work Schedule: Sunday - Thursday 11:00PM - 7:30AM Must be available for OT when mandated by client Pay Rate: $18.75/hour + 0.60 Shift Differential = $19.35/hour