Elements and Performance Criteria
- Prepare for de-stacking
- Review work order and where required check with appropriate personnel.
- Select appropriate personal protective and other equipment and check for operational effectiveness in line with manufacturer's recommendations.
- Identify type and quantity of boards for de-stacking and plan de-stacking process in line with work order.
- De-stack racks
- Assess boards visually for type, size and quality.
- Measure moisture content of boards and approve for de-stacking.
- Load racks onto separation equipment in line with organisational safety procedures.
- Separate and load boards onto conveyor systems.
- Remove bearers, spacing stick and other protective timber from boards and store for return to stacking area.
- Reject and dispose of sub-standard materials in line with environmental protection practices.
- Keep de-stacking area clear of timber scraps and dispose of these in line with environmental protection practices.
- Monitor board usage and maintain supply
- Monitor conveyor transfer procedures and keep free from blockages.
- Supply racks to board separation equipment and maintain consistent dressing size and species in line with work order.
- Receive changes to dressing process size and change board supply accordingly.
- Monitor changeover points in line with organisational procedures.
- Identify routine processing supply and equipment faults and resolve or report to appropriate personnel.