Planer Machine Operator, Apprentice

Allweather Wood Company, LLC. (AWW) is seeking a Planer Machine Operator, Apprentice to join their Reman team in Ukiah, CA! 

The hourly rate for this position is $31.65, it includes full benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, 401K matching and life insurance. To learn more about our benefits click Here 

Allweather Wood is the largest producer and distributor of waterborne preservative treated wood products in the Western USA. Operating six wood preserving plants in California, Colorado, Oregon, Utah, and Washington, these state-of-the-art facilities enable year-round production of a variety of preservative systems, fire retardants and wood species, including Douglas-fir, Hem fir, and Southern Yellow Pine. With support from two full-service distribution centers in California, Allweather Wood partners with home improvement retailers, lumberyards, and building material dealers to bring a full range of preservative and fire-retardant lumber and plywood products to market.

Responsibilities: 

To perform this position 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 accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 

The key areas of focus for this position are as follows; Learning to Maintain, Repair, and Operate the planer machine in a productive efficient manner to produce the highest quality lumber required by the Company

• Relieves Planerman & other operators during breaks, vacations and other absences
• Must be willing to work on any shift as needed
• Checks with Supervisor for machine assignment daily
• Inspects machine, and operates machine
• Resets and calibrates machine
• Collects reports and enters data into computers
• Checks lumber sizes and adjusts machines as necessary
• Communicates regularly with other team members
• Keeps work areas clean
• Maintains Chemical Spray system
• Sharpens planer knives as needed
• Greases all areas around the planer machine
• Operates hand tools, power tools, and forklifts
• Will need to acquire the appropriate tools to maintain the planer
• Follows all lockout/tagout procedures

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED)
• One-year related sawmill / planer experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals
• Ability to read and understand lumber calipers
• Apply common sense and understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form
• Ability to add, and subtract, two-digit numbers and to multiply and divide with 10’s and 100’s

Physical Demands and Work Environment:

The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to support individuals with disabilities. 

• While performing the duties of this position, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and communicate
• The employee is occasionally required to sit
• Frequently the employee is required to climb or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl
• The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 25 pounds, frequently up to 50 pounds, and occasionally lift and/or move up to 100 pounds
• Specific vision abilities required by this position include close, distance, color, peripheral, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus
• The personal protective equipment requirements described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position.
• This position requires eye protection, hearing protection, leather or rubber gloves, safety shoes, hard hat, and fall protection as required
• While performing the duties of this position, the employee is regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts and fumes or airborne particles.
• The employee is occasionally exposed to high, precarious places. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud

Competencies

Teamwork - Balances team and individual responsibilities; Contributes to building a positive team spirit.

Quality - Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness; Looks for ways to improve and promote quality.

Quantity - Meets productivity standards; Completes work in timely manner; Strives to increase productivity.

Safety and Security - Observes safety and security procedures; Reports potentially unsafe conditions; Uses equipment and materials properly.

We are an equal opportunity employer and prohibit discrimination and harassment based on any, or a combination of, the following characteristics: race (including hair texture and styles), color, caste, religion, religious creed (including religious dress and grooming practices), national origin, ancestry, citizenship, physical or mental disability, medical condition (including cancer and genetic conditions), genetic information, marital status, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), gender, gender identity, gender expression, reproductive health decision-making, age (40 years and over), sexual orientation, veteran or military status, domestic violence victim status, political affiliation, and any other characteristic protected by state or federal anti-discrimination law covering employment.