Reclaim Operator

About the role

Perform and document required inspections of equipment. Analyze equipment performance and make necessary changes to keep a constant flow of chips to the facility. Oversee the proper functions of grooming and normal reclaim of the linear chip piles. Assist the wood yard in watching the proper functions of the stacker. Ensure all work is performed in a timely and safe manner.

Responsibilities

• Maintain all equipment, tools, and workstations
• Utilize skills to improve equipment optimization and reliability
• Maintain logs, and record labor, materials and equipment used
• Effectively communicate to all team members and management any equipment deficiencies
• Apply meticulous attention to detail; follow instruction both written and verbal
• Participate in breakdown analysis, root cause analysis, focused improvement, and 5S projects
• Ensure workers adhere to local, state and federal codes and regulations
• Perform other related duties as assigned

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent education; trade school or college preferred
• Ability to sit in one location for multiple hours
• Ability to stay awake while watching the equipment flow to prevent upset conditions on the reclaimer and stacker system
• One year of in-plant manufacturing experience
• Ability to work independently and utilize critical problem solving and decision-making skills to generate and implement solutions throughout the process
• Must maintain compliance within all LOTO, confined space, hot work, working at heights policies
• OSHA 10 training and experience
• Ability to work extended hours including nights, weekends, and holidays
• Ability to continuously walk or stand, bend, squat, climb stairs and lift items above shoulders
• Ability to work outdoors, rotating shifts, and lift 50 pounds required