Boiler Operator
About The Position
Interfor is seeking a reliable, driven, safety-focused team player to work as a Boiler Operator in Port Angeles, Washington. The starting rate is $27.01 per hour, with potential to increase to $33.31 per hour based on skill level and experience. The role involves monitoring and maintaining boiler, silo, and kiln operations; handling kiln charges and ash; operating a forklift; performing routine tests and inspections; and documenting conditions and emissions. The operator is expected to follow established safety procedures, address problems promptly, and coordinate effectively with team members and other departments. Applicants offered a position must successfully complete a background check and pass a pre-employment drug test, including testing for cannabis. Interfor is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Requirements
- Satisfactory attendance, discipline, and safety record.
- Commitment to maintaining a safe work environment without compromise.
- Ability to recognize problems and have them corrected immediately.
- Ability to communicate effectively with the team and other departments.
- Take personal responsibility for the quality and timeliness of work.
- Knowledge of MS Word, Excel, PCs, and operating software.
Responsibilities
- Perform rounds of silo, boiler, and kiln areas, inspecting operating systems, equipment, machinery, bins, and other components; document activity, conditions, and issues.
- Ensure the proper chemical mix is achieved daily.
- Operate a forklift to change out kilns, load kiln carts when needed, and empty bins.
- Perform soot blow, bottom blows, and low water test procedures.
- Perform grate rakes.
- Maintain and repair equipment within capabilities.
- Monitor and control opacity emissions, and document and report excessive emissions as required.
- Monitor kiln schedules and inspect charges before loading them into the kiln.
- Load and unload kiln charges safely and in a timely manner.
- Perform hot checks when needed, following established procedures.
- Perform kiln inspections and steam tests; make repairs within capabilities and report issues.
- Monitor silo and hog bin levels; feed or hog-watch as required.
- Grease kiln carts each shift.
- Dump ash bins and follow TSA associated with ash.
- Perform other duties as assigned by the supervisor.
Benefits
- Employee medical, dental, and vision plans
- Short-term disability insurance
- Life and AD&D insurance
- Additional employee-paid life insurance
- HSA medical plan with employer match
- Supplemental accident, hospital, and critical insurance
- 401(k) matching plan
- 92 paid time off (PTO) days and 11 paid holidays
- Employee assistance program
- Training and development opportunities
- Long-term competitive jobs and career development opportunities
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
No Education Listed
