QC Technician-Planer Mill

Quality Control Technician

Location: Graceville, FL

Shifts: 12hr day shift Mon-Friday and occasional Saturdays

Pay: Starting at $20.00+/hour , Based on Experience

SUMMARY OF FUNCTIONS

Work in the planer/sawmill, continuously monitoring the machine centers and processes for accurate production of lumber. The goal of the Quality Control Assistant is to maintain and increase the recovery of lumber from each log.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Consistently measure and record thickness & width measurements at each machine center, according to the procedures developed

Perform daily manufacturing quality checks according to the procedures developed to determine if machine centers are operating at optimum level

Document findings, maintain records and communicate to mill personnel when lumber is off spec

Assist mill personnel in bringing lumber back into specification

Provide training to mill personnel on identifying quality issues and communicating those issues back to QC Supervisor

Generate reports that show performance trends on quality indicators

Complete production tallies, downtime tallies and daily reports as required

Assist supervisor in developing quality processes in other areas as needed

All other duties assigned by supervisor

Qualifications

Understand and follow oral or written instructions issued by supervisors

Ability to exert muscle force repeatedly or continuously over time

Ability to bend, stretch, twist, or reach with body, arms, and/or legs

Understanding of correct lumber manufacturing processes

Understanding of the relationship between volume, value and recovery

Working knowledge of planer/sawmill machinery

General knowledge of optimization

Comfortable with basic computer skills

Ability to communicate effectively to other operators/supervisors

Attention to detail

Ability to watch gauges, dials, or other indicators to ensure a machine is working properly

Ability to complete production tallies, downtime tallies and daily reports as required

Understand basic mathematical skills

Work well both independently and as part of a team

Physical Requirements

Perform tasks such as walking, climbing, or standing for long periods of time.

Able to bend, stoop, stretch, twist, or reach with body, arms, and/or legs.

Ability to exert muscle force repeatedly or continuously over time

Must be comfortable working around loud equipment.

Able to work while in a harness at heights over 4 feet.

Able to lift 50 lbs throughout work shift

Work in outdoor environments and varying weather conditions.

Ability to safely collect pole borings and treatment samples.

Safety

Follow all area/machine center specific safety regulations

Wear all required personal protective equipment: hardhat, safety glasses, hearing protection, etc…as required

Do not enter restricted areas

Report immediately to supervisor any piece of equipment that is unsafe or functioning improperly

Request assistance when a task exceeds individual knowledge

Visually inspect equipment and area before starting/operating

Whenever possible, eliminate unsafe conditions as soon as possible

Use Standard Lockout Procedures when appropriate for machine centers

Use proper lifting technique by pushing, pulling and lifting with your legs and not your back

Never approach a saw while it is still running

Follow all other safety regulations as set forth by the company

We offer outstanding benefits that include company paid:

Health with Prescription Drug Insurance

Dental and Vision Insurance

Telemedicine Program through Teladoc

Comprehensive Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Paid Vacations and 7 Paid Holidays

Life and Accidental Death Insurance

401(k) Plan with Company Match

Employee Referral Program

Personify Health Rewards Program

Additionally, we offer:

Safety Incentives

Accident and Critical Care Insurance

Wellness Incentives and Employee Recognition Programs

Conditional Relocation Assistance

Conditional Tuition Assistance

On-the-Job Training

A culture that strongly believes in promoting from within

Potential for additional Paid Time Off hours

Uniform Rental and Boot Purchase Program