Janitor - Roseburg, OR

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Position Title:            Janitor

Reports to:                 TBD

Department:             Roseburg General Plant & Overhead

Wage:                         Level 2

Position Purpose: The primary purpose of the Janitor is to maintain the cleanliness of Swanson Group’s Sawmill, Planer lunchrooms, restrooms and offices to ensure a clean environment for the next workday.

Working Environment:  (1) Inside 50%, average temperature 70 degrees F (2) Outside 50%; extreme low temperature 10 degrees F, extreme high temperature 105 degrees F.  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: Fumes: Wood, Dust: Limited, Mist: Water, Odors: Wood particle, Gasses: None, Poor Ventilation: None

Personal Protective Equipment Required:  (1) Eye Protection. (2) Hearing Protection.  (3) Rubber gloves. (4) Approved Footwear (5) Visibility Vest.

Physical Demands:  See the Physical Capabilities as listed below; this position requires constant use of hearing and vision, bilateral use of arms and hands, frequent bending, twisting, pushing/pulling and reaching, and occasional lifting/carrying/pushing/pulling more than 30 lbs.

Skills: Must be attentive to detail, have firm knowledge of cleaning procedures and supplies. Understand safe use of cleaning chemicals.  Must have excellent hand eye coordination. Use vision/hearing continuously. Reading and speech required to communicate comprehension of Job Hazard Analysis, machine specific lockout procedures, monthly safety training, etc. Worker generally works alone with little supervision. Operators 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/tag out 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 over reach, get help as needed to push loads out). (4) Use proper PPE (gloves, eye protection, hearing protection).  (5) Be aware of and communicate with your co-worker at all times (ex: forklift driver). (6) Will be required to read and write during safety training.

ENDURANCE

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:  (Enter actual maximum weight in pounds in the box)

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Pushing/Pulling force to be exerted: 

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Equal Opportunity Employer: All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race/ethnicity, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age, or any other status protected by law.