Fuel Handler - Weekends - GYD - Springfield Plywood

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Position Title: Fuel Handler

Reports To: Boiler Supervisor

Department: Boiler

Hours per shift: Employee works 12-hour shifts, with two 10-minute breaks, and 30-minute unpaid lunch.

Day: 6:00 A.M. to 6:00 P.M.     Swing:  6:00 P.M. to 6:00 A.M.  

Wage: Level 2/3

Position Purpose: Responsible for continuous monitoring and operation of boiler fuel system. Perform Firewatch and Maintenance Helper duties when required. Maintain safety and quality standards as outlines in the Job Hazard Analysis, Standard Operating Procedures and other requirements as directed by the Supervisor for the safe and efficient operation of the Boiler.

Position Functions:

Working Environment: (1) Environmental exposure - Inside 20% of the time:  Average temperature 65 degrees, high 110 degrees, and low 50 degrees.  Outside 80% of the time:  Average temperature 65 degrees, high 110 degrees, and low 30 degrees.  (2) Noise or Vibration - Boiler, Loader, Bobcat and other machine noises, forklift noise and similar heavy equipment found in the area.  (3) Atmospheric conditions - Potential for:  Dust, Fumes, Extreme Heat, Steam.

Personal Protective Equipment Required: (1) Eye Protection. (2) Hearing Protection.  (3) Blue Atlas gloves when feeding re-dry veneer. (4) Approved Footwear.

Physical Demands:  See the Physical Capabilities as listed below.  Worker will bend, twist, squat, push/pull (back legs) using waist, shoulders, arms, hands, and wrists to manipulate a variety of hand tools.  Occasionally lift up to 50 lbs. Climb ladders and stand for long periods of time. Must be able to concentrate in a noisy environment, deal with frequent interruptions, juggle multiple projects, meet deadlines, exercise independent judgment or perform other mental tasks.

Skills: Must successfully complete required training for rolling stock and equipment used.  Successful completion of firewatch/fire suppression training.  Firewatch will (1) become familiar with facility layout.  (2) Communicate with maintenance and prior firewatch.  (3) Inspect work site for hot spots or possible sources of combustion.  (4) Extinguish any fires that may occur.  (5) Continue area inspection for at least 2 hours after completion of hot work.  (6) Periodically inspect areas outside of hot work area for possible combustion sources or fires.

Safety: (1) Do only maintenance you are trained to do and keep all body parts out of machinery. (2) Always use our 14 step lockout/tagout procedure before doing any maintenance, clearing jams, or getting into machinery for any reason; be aware of stored energy. (3) Always use proper body mechanics (ex: don’t over reach, get help as needed to push loads out). (4) Use proper PPE (gloves, eye protection, hearing protection).  (5) Be aware of and communicate with your co-worker at all times (ex: forklift driver). (6) Will be required to read and write during safety training.

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The information provided in this job description, including strength and physical requirements, is based on observation of the job and is accurate to the best of my knowledge.

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