Elements and Performance Criteria

The competencies for this group of units relate to those systems and functions involved in handling and preparing waste paper for pulp production.

It may involve the following shutdown situations: [excludes Units HWP1-HWP3, HWP5, HWP6]
controlled/planned shutdown for equipment change, regular maintenance or end of shift
emergency or uncontrolled shutdown.

Materials/supplies: [excludes Units HWP4-HWP6]
Raw materials delivered may be waste paper, chemicals, fuels and gas.
Blocks, pallets, shippers, signs, labels and strapping.

Equipment: [excludes Unit HWP5]
Conveyor systems, cranes, sorting tables.
Forklift, straddle truck, trailer/tipper, articulated loader, side loader, mobile crane.
Hydraulic presses/blocking machinery, manual handling equipment.
Mechanical handling equipment (manual and motorised).
Accessories may include protective and high visibility safety clothing and equipment, break down tools and equipment, electronic communication equipment.
Hand and power tools

Attachments: [excludes Unit HWP5]
Forklift tines, crane hooks, chains, slings and straps, grabs.

Legislation, policy and procedures:
OH&S policies and procedures, and other statutory requirements (state and commonwealth); requirements include vehicle loading/unloading safety requirements, mechanical handling and safe working practices.
Internal and external environmental requirements.
Dangerous goods and services.
Standard Operating Procedures (SOP).
New plant legislation.
Relevant operator licences and endorsements.

Documentation/procedures/reports:
Sampling and test reports.
Weighbridge dockets, work orders, tally sheets, truck delivery dockets, invoices, SOP, non-conformance reports, test results/reports.
Log sheets (production/equipment), equipment performance data, tonnage/input/conversion.
Stock inventory, work orders, despatch documentation, quality assurance documentation, customer orders.
Process and instrument diagrams.

Maintenance:
As per site agreement.
Maintenance systems.
Operator maintenance schedules.

Sampling/testing: [excludes Unit HWP1]
Visual assessments and sampling at process by operator, to site specifications.
Visual assessment of loads and finished products, storage profiles, load configuration.

Visual assessment of product for contamination including:
unacceptable inks or dyes
infestation or rot in paper
steel
rocks
paint
plastic
any other non-recyclables

Technology:
Computer data entry and retrieval.
Electronic weighbridge.
Sampling and testing equipment.

Communication channels:
Internal/external suppliers and customers.
maintenance services.
team members
production/services coordinators.

Explains warehouse organisation and workflow.
Operates materials handling equipment.
Maintains materials handling equipment.
Interprets customer order requirements.
Selects product.
Packs/wraps product to customer requirements.
Operates packaging/wrapping/labelling equipment.
Communicates effectively with individuals/teams.
Explains freight carrying and load restraints.
Maintains inventory systems with accurate information.
Works within OH&S, SOP, environmental and safe working requirements and practices.