Boiler / Dry Kiln Helper
About The Position
Mullican Flooring is seeking a highly motivated individual that wants a long-term career in hardwood flooring manufacturing. This is an entry-level position consisting of assisting boiler/kiln operators with operating and tending to the boiler to dry lumber, providing plant security, and fire watch. The Boiler/Dry Kiln Helper is someone with little to no experience that has initiative and a willingness to gain knowledge of the standard operating procedures to potentially become an experienced Boiler/Kiln Operator. The company's wood-fired boiler is a water-containing vessel that generates steam, which is then transferred to the lumber kilns to dry the lumber.
Requirements
- Must be able to work days, nights, weekends, and holidays according to schedule.
- Understand and follow oral or written instructions issued by supervisors.
- Perform a variety of duties which may often change.
- Evaluate information using measurable standards.
- Repeat tasks of short duration according to a set procedure.
- Ability to watch gauges, dials, or other indicators to ensure a machine is working properly.
- Ability to work well as part of a team.
- Ability to complete daily reports as required.
- Understand basic mathematical skills.
- Understand basic machine components and operation.
- Solid decision-making skills.
Responsibilities
- Hourly rounds/walk throughs throughout the mill.
- Responsible for cleaning up the boiler area and reporting of any potential dangers.
- Assist boiler operator as needed.
- Performs other duties as assigned by supervisor.
- Follow all area/machine center specific safety regulations.
- Wear all required personal protective equipment: hardhat, safety glasses, hearing protection, etc…as required.
- Do not enter restricted areas.
- Report immediately to supervisor any piece of equipment that is unsafe or functioning improperly.
- Request assistance when a task exceeds individual knowledge.
- Visually inspect equipment and area before starting/operating.
- Whenever possible, eliminate unsafe conditions as soon as possible.
- Use Standard Lockout Procedures when appropriate for machine centers.
- Use proper lifting techniques by pushing, pulling, and lifting with your legs and not your back.
- Follow all other safety regulations as set forth by the company.
Benefits
- Health with Prescription Drug Insurance
- Dental and Vision Insurance
- Paid Vacations and 9 Paid Holidays
- Life and Accidental Death Insurance
- 401(k) Plan
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
