Production Specialist

Priming skins

Skin handling, runner handling (splinters), storage conveyors, slippery floors, straightening heavy loads of skins, scissor lifts, conveyor belt nip points.

Wear gloves.  Stay off of storage conveyors unless off and locked out.  Keep floors clean and dry.  Get help straightening loads.  Keep all scissor lift guards in place and do not place any body parts on or under lifts.  Do not approach nip points unless equipment is off and locked out.

Paint Booth Cleanup

Booth chains, muscle-skeletal injuries from heavy lifting, paint dust, high-pressure paint system, slippery work surface, scrapers have sharp edges.

Wear gloves.  White suits are also available.  Never clean trough unless booth chains and paint supply are off and locked out.  Use proper lifting technique.  Keep booth work surfaces clean and dry to avoid slip hazards.  Use caution when scraping trough.  Never scrape towards any body part.

Cleaning paint booth air filters

Paint dust, dust explosion, muscle-skeletal injuries from heavy lifting.

Wear gloves and dust mask.  Be sure mask fits correctly.  Do not perform welding or cutting in the in vicinity.

Cleaning humidification spray tips

Pressurized humidification spray system, pinch points, slippery work surface.

Wear latex gloves and safety glasses.  Lockout supply water and bleed off pressure before beginning work.  Never lean over conveyor to clean tips.  Use properly sized wrenches for the task.  Keep work surfaces clean and dry to avoid slip hazards.

Machine maintenance

When doing work that is unfamiliar to you check with the task supervisor to gain clear and complete understanding of all procedures and instructions involved.  Do not attempt to do work for which you have not been trained.

Resetting breakers and over loads on starters.

Arc flash, dust explosions, and shock hazards. 

Make certain the starter is not energized by turning associated equipment off with the push button or other style of switch before turning the disconnect off at the panel.  Make certain the door is latched and never stand in front of the cabinet when it is being energized.  Never open an electrical panel unless wearing the appropriate arch flash gear and PPE.

Moving loads of door skins or supplies with a forklift.

Unstable loads and stacks.  Heavy loads, pedestrian traffic, blind corners, slick floors, elevated loads, forklift tipping over, other lift truck traffic, uneven and rough floors or roads.

Use backstops when available.   Don’t exceed lift capacity of the forklift.  Use your horn to warn pedestrians of forklift traffic, slow down at blind spots. Travel with empty forks as close to the floor as possible.   Use absorbent to dry wet surfaces.  Carry loads as close to the floor as possible.  Carry loads back on the forks.  Do not carry riders.    Use caution when working in congested areas.  Follow all JELD-WEN lift truck procedures.  (YOU ARE REQUIRED TO WEAR YOUR SEAT BELT).

Working on elevated structures.

Slips and falls.

Analyze the situation. Wear fall protection when working at unguarded heights above six feet or when traveling and/or operating any high lift equipment.

Clean around stacker and banders, underneath.

Slips and falls, caught in pinch points or moving equipment.

Lock-Out procedures in getting on, under or in equipment. Keep clutter picked up and wipe up any liquid spills or leaks.

Equipment start-up.

When equipment is started most of it is beyond the operator’s line of sight.

Machines may start up automatically. Keep away from saws, pinch points, moving machinery. Recognize the startup horn. Communicate with operator of location during startup.  

Cleanup involving air chisels.

Air chisels and scrapers have sharp edges.  Resinated fibers.  Liquid resin.

Wear goggles when using air wands.  Comply with safety precautions listed in the Material Safety Data Sheets.  Lockout equipment.  Wear specified pMDI PPE when working on the resin guns, resin pump and filters.

Cleanup Equipment (Ink Jets, Change Liquid and Air Filters)

Pressurized systems, liquid slip hazard.  

Turn off equipment, depressurize, use catch pan for spills, dispose of cleanup material properly.

Skin/Trim Pileups.

Saws, conveyors, chains, belts. 

Lockout equipment before entering the saw shack to remove skins/trim pieces.  Ensure saw blades have stopped moving before reaching hands and arms into equipment.

Cleaning fiberline around belts and motors.

Conveyor pinch points.  Trim saws.  Catching air wands in rolls or belts.  Airborne or static resinated fibers. 

Keep hands and clothing away from saws and pinch points. Be sure belt and chain guards are in place. Be sure conveyor drive is locked out and stopped before unplugging.  Follow specific PPE requirements for cleaning up resinated fibers.

Handling master skins.

Burn from hot skin; pinch points on unloader belts and rollers; falling while straightening skins in the unloader.

Wear gloves when handling hot skins.  Lockout unloader belts before working on them.  Keep hands away from unloader belts and rollers while they are running. Communicate with and be sure the rest of crew knows your intentions before working on the unloader. Use fixed ladders attached to the unloader to access skins.  Move master skins carefully and follow plant specific procedures.

Resetting breakers and over loads on starters.

Arc flash, dust explosions, and shock hazards. 

Make certain the starter is not energized by turning associated equipment off with the push button or other style of switch before turning the disconnect off at the panel. Wear proper arc flash gown before opening panels. Make certain the door is latched when finished and never stand in front of the cabinet when it is being energized.

Working on elevated structures.

Slips and falls.

Analyze the situation. Wear fall protection when working at unguarded heights above six feet or when traveling and/or operating any high lift equipment.

Exterior equipment cleanup, maintenance, and repair.

Various potential hazards when working near, on, or in a baghouse, cyclones, dryer tube, etc.

Watch for traffic, slick or uneven surfaces, and follow all safety training related to the task. When doing work that is unfamiliar to you check with the manager to gain clear and complete understanding of all procedures and instructions involved.  Do not attempt to do work for which you have not been trained.  Follow lock-out training.

Repairs, maintenance, and other non-routine tasks.

Wrench slipping; lifting heavy parts; equipment starting up

Discuss safety implication associated with non-routine task with your shift manager prior to starting the work.  Use proper lifting techniques.  Use the correct tools for the job.  Do not attempt to do work for which you have not been trained.  Follow lock-out training.

Moving dies.

Lifting heavy dies (tipping).  Dies sliding off the forks. Can’t brake quickly.

Use forklift rated for the load.  Drive slowly and cautiously.  Travel with die to the back of the forks.

General Cleanup

Dust/Fiber in air, working around automated equipment

Only use compressed air on motors and areas that can’t be reached with a broom. Use approved blow down stations when blowing down yourself; be aware of pinch points and moving equipment. Follow all lock-out/tag-out procedures, use dust mask/respirators as required.

Size changes and subsequent adjustments to the setup.

Working around moving machinery.  Operating powered traverse.

Shut down equipment prior to making adjustments.  Never work on equipment unless locked out per instructions.

Adjusting infeed suction cups

Scissors lift, pinch points, automated equipment.

Stay off scissors lift and conveyor unless turned off and locked out.  Lock out feeder prior to adjusting equipment.

Stacking ripped skins.

Moving equipment, pinch points, unstable loads, and sharp edges on skins.

Wear gloves when stacking skins.  Stay aware of next cycle of skins being out fed to prevent hand injures.  Never try shifting more than 10 skins at one time.

Removing press marked rejects.

Moving equipment, pinch points, unstable loads, and sharp edges on skins, moving heavy skins by hand.

Wear gloves when removing reject skins.  Stay aware of next cycle of skins being out fed to prevent hand injures.  Never remove more than 1 skin at a time.  Use rollers to assist with moving skins to reduce strain on employees.

Cleaning rip saw.

Conveyor pinch points.    Catching air wands in rolls or belts; flying debris could lodge in eye.

Keep hands and clothing away from saws and pinch points.  Power machine down before cleaning.  Wear goggles when using compressed air.

Blade and hogger segment changes.

Cuts on hands from sharp saw blades.  Working on and around activated equipment; tight nuts on blades can cause wrench to slip.

Handle blades carefully; wear appropriate gloves when changing blades.  Lockout per lockout instructions; make sure wrench is correctly positioned and never push away from your body to loosen nuts. Use unlocking cord to both unlock the door to close and bring the door down to a height that it can be easily and safely reached 

Machine maintenance

Working on and around moving machinery can pose hazards.  Cuts from sharp edges on equipment, strains from heavy parts.

When doing work that is unfamiliar to you check with the task supervisor to gain clear and complete understanding of all procedures and instructions involved.  Do not attempt to do work for which you have not been trained.

Resetting breakers and over loads on starters.

Arc flash, dust explosions, and shock hazards. 

Make certain the starter is not energized by turning associated equipment off with the push button or other style of switch before turning the disconnect off at the panel.  Make certain the door is latched and never stand in front of the cabinet when it is being energized.  Never open an electrical panel unless wearing the appropriate arch flash gear and PPE.

Moving loads of door skins or supplies with a forklift.

Unstable loads and stacks.  Heavy loads, pedestrian traffic, blind corners, slick floors, elevated loads, forklift tipping over, other lift truck traffic, uneven and rough floors or roads.

Use backstops when available.   Don’t exceed lift capacity of the forklift.  Use your horn to warn pedestrians of forklift traffic, slow down at blind spots. Travel with empty forks as close to the floor as possible.   Use absorbent to dry wet surfaces.  Carry loads as close to the floor as possible.  Carry loads back on the forks.  Do not carry riders.    Use caution when working in congested areas.  Follow all JELD-WEN lift truck procedures.  (YOU ARE REQUIRED TO WEAR YOUR SEAT BELT).

Working on elevated structures.

Slips and falls.

Analyze the situation. Wear fall protection when working at unguarded heights above six feet or when traveling and/or operating any high lift equipment.

Moving loads of door skins or supplies with a forklift.

Unstable loads and stacks.  Heavy loads, pedestrian traffic, blind corners, slick floors, elevated loads, forklift tipping over, other lift truck traffic, uneven and rough floors or roads.

Use backstops when available.   Don’t exceed lift capacity of the forklift.  Use your horn to warn pedestrians of forklift traffic, slow down at blind spots. Travel with empty forks as close to the floor as possible.   Use absorbent to dry wet surfaces.  Carry loads as close to the floor as possible.  Carry loads back on the forks.  Do not carry riders.    Use caution when working in congested areas.  Follow all JELD-WEN lift truck procedures.  (YOU ARE REQUIRED TO WEAR YOUR SEAT BELT).

Paint Booth Cleanup

Booth chains, muscle-skeletal injuries from heavy lifting, paint dust, high-pressure paint system, slippery work surface, scrapers have sharp edges.

Wear gloves.  White suits are also available.  Never clean trough unless booth chains and paint supply are off and locked out.  Use proper lifting technique.  Keep booth work surfaces clean and dry to avoid slip hazards.  Use caution when scraping trough.  Never scrape towards any body part.

Forklift and machine maintenance

Pinch points, chains, and sprockets.

Do not reach through mast unless it has been blocked up.  When doing work that is unfamiliar to you check with the task supervisor to gain clear and complete understanding of all procedures and instructions involved.  Do not attempt to do work for which you have not been trained. 

Resetting breakers and over loads on starters.

Arc flash, dust explosions, and shock hazards. 

Make certain the starter is not energized by turning associated equipment off with the push button or other style of switch before turning the disconnect off at the panel.  Make certain the door is latched and never stand in front of the cabinet when it is being energized.  Never open an electrical panel unless wearing the appropriate arch flash gear and PPE.

Working on elevated structures.

Slips and falls.

Analyze the situation. Wear fall protection when working at unguarded heights above six feet or when traveling and/or operating any high lift equipment.

Dumping hoppers

Heavy loads, pedestrian traffic, blind corners, slick floors, elevated loads, forklift tipping over, other lift truck traffic, uneven and rough floors or roads, overloaded dumpsters.

Use backstops when available.   Don’t exceed lift capacity of the forklift.  Use your horn to warn pedestrians of forklift traffic, slow down at blind spots. Travel with empty forks as close to the floor as possible.   Use absorbent to dry wet surfaces.  Carry loads as close to the floor as possible.  Carry loads back on the forks.  Do not carry riders.    Use caution when working in congested areas.  Follow all JELD-WEN lift truck procedures.  (YOU ARE REQUIRED TO WEAR YOUR SEAT BELT).

Loading and unloading trailers.

Truck pulling away from dock while being loaded.

Mark sure trailer is in contact with the dock bumpers.  Place wheel chocks in front of trailer wheels prior to entering the trailer.

Clean around stacker and banders, underneath.

Slips and falls, caught in pinch points or moving equipment.

Lock-Out procedures in getting on, under or in equipment. Keep clutter picked up and wipe up any liquid spills or leaks.