Job Information
WEST FRASER/3600 Operating Apprentice 1 in Newberry, South Carolina
Description
+-----------------------------------------------------------------------+ | This is an entry level position that is designed to train you on the | | basic operation in the planer or sawmill. You will learn a variety of | | machines and tasks. The majority of your time is standing and | | walking. This includes frequently picking up pieces of board from | | table height or the floor. These boards weigh on average 5 - 35 lbs., | | occasionally more. The job involves clean-up activities including | | sweeping, shoveling and lifting. You will eventually be assigned to a | | specific area and will be trained to perform the operators job in | | that area, to assist and break-out the operator. There may be some | | heavy lifting requirements on occasions. Once certified on a machine | | you will qualify for a pay increase. | | | | - Minimal sitting | | - Occasional repetitive hand movements. | | - Frequent bending, walking, | | - Frequent pushing, pulling, reaching. | | - Occasional twisting, climbing, stooping, kneeling | | - Occasional crawling or squatting | +-----------------------------------------------------------------------+ | - Sweeping/shoveling | | - Bending, pushing, lifting (up to 50 lbs) | +-----------------------------------------------------------------------+ | - Wood dust below the PEL | | - Occasional skin exposure to oil/grease | | - Temperature extremes (the work area is typically inside but not | | centrally heated or cooled. A local heater/ fan is provided) | | - Noise -hearing protection is required. | +-----------------------------------------------------------------------+ | - >1%: Cramped positions | | - 65 - 85%: Standing | | - 5% Sitting | | - 65 - 80% Walking | | - 5% Climbing (stairs/ladders) | | - 35 - 45% Extended reach forward or overhead, push/pull/twist, | | grasp/handle, bend/stoop/squat, | | - 5% fine hand dexterity, | | - 5-15% repetitive motion operating a control console | +-----------------------------------------------------------------------+ | - 5-15 pounds: Frequent | | - 16-30 lbs: Moderate | | - 31-45 lbs: Occasional | | - Greater than 46 lbs.: Minimal | +-----------------------------------------------------------------------+