What are the responsibilities and job description for the Bagger-NH position at Kennebec Lumber Co?
General Description:
The Bagger will fill bags with sawdust using the bagger machine, seal bags, and/or stack full bags into trailers for shipping in an ergonomic fashion that is efficient and productive while supporting the safety mission and standards outlined at Kennebec Lumber Company. The Lumber Stacker shall work to ensure all actions reflect the company culture, work meets or exceeds company standards, and values and the working environment reflects that as outlined by the Department Manager.
Responsibilities:
- Stack bags into trailers following specific guidelines
- Seal finished bags
- Fill bags with shavings/sawdust using a machine
- Inform Department Manager of any Quality concerns
- Maintain good working relationships with all coworkers and management and follow up as needed on recommended training and follow up items
- Participate, Motivate, Support, and Implement on site safety practices and culture
- Ensure adequate housekeeping
- Other Duties as Assigned
- Maintain good working relationships with all coworkers and management and follow up as needed on recommended training and follow up items
Safety Requirements:
Safety First – Personal Protective Equipment
- Steel or Safety Toe footwear is required in all areas.
- Gloves required in designated areas – per task in mill.
- Hearing Protection required in all areas (Exception being inside the cab of outside machine forklifts).
- Eye Protection required in all areas
- Report all near misses and unsafe acts to immediate Supervisor.
- Pedestrian awareness at all times.
- Florescent vests and hard hats are required for all outside activity (Exception, pedestrian travel from one building to another).
- Never walk through any overhead door that is controlled remotely (Always use access door next to overhead).
- Familiarize yourself with the various work areas. Learn how to operate the conveyor belts and the emergency stop buttons.
- Familiarize yourself with the various possible pinch points that are in your area.
Physical Requirements:
- Bend, stretch & twist multiple times daily.
- Moderate to Heavy wrist / hand repetitions.
- Stand for long periods of time.
- Ability to work swiftly and accurately.
- Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.
- Ability to push & pull up to 25 lbs.
- Ability to climb and ascend and descend stairs frequently
- No allergies to sawdust, particles in the air (respiratory concerns).
- Ability to work in all weather conditions (below 0 degrees temps to over 90-degree temps).