Job Description

LG Fire Watch

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About Woodgrain: Woodgrain is one of the top millwork operations in the world, with locations throughout the United States and Chile. With 70 years of quality manufacturing craftsmanship and service, Woodgrain is a top producer of mouldings, doors, and windows, as well as a premier distributor of specialty building products. Woodgrain Inc. is headquartered in Fruitland, Idaho with six divisions and over 45 manufacturing and warehouse facilities in the United States and South America. Since 1954, Woodgrain is proud to be family owned and operated.

Job Summary

The Fire Watch is a key position. Their role will include but is not limited to the following: Complete walk around inspections of the Planer, sawmill, grounds, office buildings throughout the shift. Inspect sprinkler valve houses and sign off daily. Get with maintenance before end of shift and determine where hot work is being completed and inspect and sign off on hot work permits. Work with management, safety team and others as needed.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Work with management and hourly personnel
• Strong commitment towards safety (be able to perform safety inspections)
• If a fire is found during inspections contact the emergency personnel immediately and then contact Woodgrain personnel
• Inspect valve houses during shift, sign off on sheet located in the valve house and report any deficiencies that are found
• Inspect and examine areas where hot work has taken place and sign off on hot work permits
• Complete cleanup duties
• Maintain a clean and organized work area
• Must be able to walk and stand for long periods of time, with twisting, bending, kneeling, stooping and squatting
• Ascend and descend stairs/ladders
• Abide by all safety/environmental policies and procedures
• Perform other duties as assigned

Additional Skills

• Strong communication skills
• Ability to relate and positively interact with team members
• Ability to think critically and take proper action
• Detail oriented and work accuracy focus
• Must be a safety minded individual
• Lifting and physical activity is required

Physical Demands

The physical demands and work environment are representative of a typical sawmill environment. The employee is frequently exposed to moving mechanical parts. Noise level is moderate to high depending on the area of the mill. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is often required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools or controls; reach with hands and arms; climb stairs; balance; stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl; talk and hear. Requires close vision, distance vision, and depth perception. The employee must occasionally lift or move up to 50 pounds.

Summary of Company Benefits

• Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• 401(k) with a Company Match
• Group Term Life Insurance and AD&D
• Employer Paid Long-Term & Short-Term Disability
• Voluntary Supplemental Hospital and Accident Plans
• Employee Assistance Program
• 8 Company Paid Holidays & 1 Floating Holiday
• Paid Time Off (PTO)

Woodgrain is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. We are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, physical and mental disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, military and veteran status, and any other characteristic protected by applicable law. Woodgrain is a drug, alcohol, and tobacco-free workplace. All offers of employment are contingent upon pre-employment background and drug screening, and some positions require a fitness for duty test.

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