Blow Down Crew - Weekends - Roseburg, OR

Swanson Group, Inc.Swanson Group, Inc.Roseburg, Oregon, United States
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10/13/2026

Employment

Full time

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On-site

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Core responsibilities

Perform cleanup duties throughout the sawmill to maintain a safe work environment and maximize production efficiency. Assist with clearing conveyor jams, operating machinery, and reporting equipment issues to maintenance.

Requirements overview

Must be capable of performing physically demanding tasks including lifting up to 50 lbs and working in various temperature conditions. Requires the ability to follow safety protocols, including lockout/tagout procedures, and maintain effective communication with team members.

Key skills

Forklift operationBobcat operationHand-eye coordinationLockout/tagout proceduresSafety complianceEquipment maintenancePhysical staminaTeamworkCommunicationProblem solvingOrganizationPrioritization

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Education requirements

high school

About Swanson Group, Inc.

Industry

Paper and Forest Product Manufacturing

Employees

217

Type

Public Company

Size

501-1,000 employees

Our Mission - Our core purpose is to create opportunities and long-term security for our employees, shareholders and respective families - a strong company to be passed on to future generations. Vision - Our goal is to become a world class forest products company that is in control of its destiny and brings out the best in it's employees. Values - Accountability, Commitment, Excellence and Safety (ACES).

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Job categories

ManufacturingTradesLogisticsSecurity & Safety

Description

Position Title: Weekend Blow Down Crew Reports To: Lead Cleanup Department: Sawmill/Planer Hours per shift: Employee works 10-hour shifts, with three 10- minute breaks, and a 30- minute unpaid lunch break. Wage: TBD Position Purpose: Perform cleanup throughout the mill to maintain a safe work environment and maximize production. Works closely with Clean Up Lead, maintenance, and production workers. Position Functions: Cleanup Level 2: Essential Functions* These duties are designated as ADA Essential Functions and must be performed in this job. Clean up sawdust, chips, shavings, bark, broken boards around machinery using shovel, broom, air hose, forklift, rake, wheelbarrow, conveyors, etc. May require moving small or broken logs infrequently. Requires repetitive use of hands, arms, upper body, back, legs. Worker will bend, twist, squat, push/pull (back legs) using waist, shoulders, arms, hands, and wrists to manipulate a variety of tools. Crawl under machinery occasionally. Climb ladders occasionally and stand/walk for long periods of time. Identify and save useable pieces of lumber. Feed unusable broken boards into the chipper Assist in clearing jam ups in conveyor systems. This may involve climbing ladders. Report all broken machinery and oil leaks to maintenance immediately. Keep aisles and catwalks clear of boards and debris. Empty waste boxes into dumpster. Maintain catch basins. Basic forklift operation and Bobcat operation. Non-Essential Functions These duties are secondary in nature and are not classified as ADA essential. Perform other duties and functions as assigned by supervisor for production and cleaning purpose. Steam clean hydraulic units. Assist co-workers or Maintenance personnel in basic maintenance procedures. Working Environment: (1) Inside 90%, average temperature 80 degrees, extreme low temperature 10 degrees F, extreme high temperature 120 degrees F. (2) Outside 10%. Noise or vibration: Machine noise to include machine being operated as well as other machines close by including Forklifts. Hazards: See Job Hazard Analysis. (3) Atmospheric conditions: Dust: Limited, Mist: Water, Odors: Dry wood, Gasses: None, Poor Ventilation: None. The worker in this position will be standing on a slightly elevated wooden platform with rubber mats. The worker will move back and forth on this platform in front of an elevated dry conveyor measuring 3 ½ to 4’ above the ground. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Personal Protective Equipment Required: (1) Eye Protection. (2) Hearing Protection. (3) Blue Atlas gloves. (4) Approved Footwear (5) High Visibility Clothing. Physical Demands: See the attached Job/Task Evaluation and Physical Capabilities portion; this position requires constant use of hearing and vision, frequent bending, twisting, pushing/pulling and reaching, and occasional lifting/carrying/pushing/pulling more than 50 lbs. Skills: (1) must have excellent hand eye coordination. Use vision/hearing continuously and must have peripheral vision to see forklifts and co-workers. Reading and speech required to communicate comprehension of Job Hazard Analysis, machine specific lockout procedures, monthly safety training, etc. Worker generally works with another clean up member with little supervision. Clean up members must be self-directed in identifying and efficiently completing each task. Ability to prioritize, organize, and make necessary decisions. 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 overreach, get help as needed to push loads out). (4) Use proper PPE (gloves, eye protection, hearing protection). (5) Be aware of and always communicate with your co-worker (ex: forklift driver). (6) Will be required to read and write during safety training. ENDURANCE Never/Not Required Seldom 1-5% Occasionally 6-33% Frequently 34-66% Continuous 67-100% Total hours at one time Total hours in a workday SITTING X 10 STANDING X 2 10 WALKING X 2 10 CHANGE POSITIONS X PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: (Enter actual maximum weight in pounds in the box) LIFTING Never/Not Required Seldom 1-5% Occasionally 6-33% Frequently 34-66% Continuous 67-100% 1-10 LBS 10 LBS 11-20 LBS 20 LBS 21-50 LBS 50 LBS 51-75 LBS 76-100 LBS 100 LBS >100 LBS >100 LBS Maximum weight lifted by worker without assistance: 50 LBS If required, lifting over 50 LBS is performed with two or more people and/or lifting devices. CARRYING Never/Not Required Seldom 1-5% Occasionally 6-33% Frequently 34-66% Continuous 67-100% 1-10 LBS 10 LBS 11-20 LBS 20 LBS 21-50 LBS 50 LBS 51-75 LBS 75 LBS 76-100 LBS 100 LBS >100 LBS >100 LBS Maximum weight carried by worker without assistance: 10-50 LBS If required, carrying over 50 LBS is performed with two or more people and/or lifting devices. PUSHING/PULLING FORCE TO BE EXCERTED Never/Not Required Seldom 1-5% Occasionally 6-33% Frequently 34-66% Continuous 67-100% 1-10 LBS 10 LBS 11-20 LBS 20 LBS 21-50 LBS 50 LBS 51-75 LBS 75 LBS 76-100 LBS 100 LBS >100 LBS >100 LBS Maximum weight of object pushed/pulled by worker: 50 Lbs. Distance: 4’ Type of surface (i.e. level, carpet, incline): Level / Incline OTHER Never/Not Required Seldom 1-5% Occasionally 6-33% Frequently 34-66% Continuous 67-100% BEND/STOOP X TWIST X CROUCH/SQUAT X KNEEL X CRAWL X WALK-LEVEL SURFACE X WALK-UNEVEN SURFACE X CLIMB STEPS X CLIMB LADDER X WORK AT HEIGHTS X REACH AT OR ABOVE SHOULDER X REACH BELOW SHOULDER X USE OF ARMS X USE OF WRISTS X USE OF HANDS X GRASPING/SQUEEZING X OPERATE FOOT CONTROLS X ENVIRONMENT INSIDE: 90% OUTSIDE: 10% TEMPERATURE EXTREMES: YES VIBRATION: NO WORKS ON OR AROUND MOVING MACHINARY OR MECHANICAL PARTS: YES PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT BOOTS YES HARDHAT NO GLOVES YES EYE PROTECTION YES HEARING PROTECTION YES OTHER? 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.

Requirements

  • •Forklift operation
  • •Bobcat operation
  • •Hand-eye coordination
  • •Lockout/tagout procedures
  • •Safety compliance
  • •Equipment maintenance
  • •Physical stamina
  • •Teamwork
  • •Communication
  • •Problem solving
  • •Organization
  • •Prioritization

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