Log Grader and Scaler jobs in Wichita, KS

Western Green (WG) is a privately-held company whose mission is providing the ultimate partnership between nature and technology, using natural resources engineered to preserve our natural landscapes – “Blanketing Nature with Nature.” This value creation is predominantly focused on supporting the soil stabilization aspects of civil engineering projects.  WG is one of the country’s largest manufacturers of temporary and permanent erosion control products.

Summary:

·         Wattle/Log Operators are primarily responsible for using the blower, auger and/or Filtrexx machine to fill netting tubes with straw or wood chips.  All employees of Western Green are expected to demonstrate a commitment to our Mission, Vision, Core Values and Guiding Principles.

Required Skills:

·         Strong work ethic and organizational skills.

·         Basic Math Skills including addition, subtraction, division and multiplying.

·         Measuring skills for ruler and tape measurements. 

·         Able to multi-task in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

·         Cable of lifting 50lbs unassisted.

·         Ability to produce accurate work in a timely manner. 

·         Able to work on foot for extended periods of time.

·         Reliable mode of transportation.

Desirable Skills:

·         Previous manufacturing experience is desired, but not required. 

Essential Job Functions:

·         Operate Blower, Auger, and/or Filtrexx machines.

·         Loads and unloads materials, net, bags, product or stock to designated work areas as needed.

·         Packages the products and maintains log of product type and weight for each roll.

·         Cut netting, tie ends in a knot and repeat.

·         Roll completed wattles and band. 

·         Observes machine processes for proper function and production for quality.

·         Tracks all scrap and downtime.

·         Clean machines for mechanic to work on when machines are down. 

·         Maintains clean surface of machine and work areas.

·         Demonstrate commitment to the Core Values.

·         Maintains a positive work atmosphere by communicating in a manner so that you get along with co-workers and management

·         Demonstrate commitment to identifying problems and improving: Workplace Safety, Product Quality, and Our ability to deliver our customers a superior product.

·         Understand, support and execute all work in safe manner and contribute to a culture that promotes safety as its overriding priority.

·         Work as necessary to fulfill the production schedule. 

·         Other duties as assigned.