Dry Kiln Operator

Interfor•Belk, AL

7d•$21 - $27•Onsite

About The Position

Dry Kiln Operator, Fayette, Alabama At Interfor, we're more than a lumber company. We're helping build the homes, businesses, schools, and communities that people rely on every day. As a Dry Kiln Operator in Fayette, AL, you'll play a critical role in maintaining production flow, equipment performance, and product quality while helping us uphold our commitment to safety and operational excellence. The successful candidate will be safety-minded, dependable, detail-oriented, and motivated to support the efficient operation of our dry kiln processes. This position offers the opportunity to grow your career with a company that values teamwork, accountability, and continuous improvement. This is a Night Shift position with a pay range of $20.76 to $27.32 per hour, based on skill level, qualifications, and experience, plus a $1.85 per hour shift differential. Employees are also eligible for our quarterly Gain Share Bonus program, which rewards team performance and operational success.

Requirements

High School education or GED equivalent preferred but not required.
Must be a team player.
Must be able to communicate effectively.
Must be able to operate a bobcat to load fuel onto feed fuel chains.
Must be willing and able to learn the boiler computer database system.
Must be able to respond in emergency situations and go through the proper emergency procedures.
Ability to stand, walk, bend, and climb throughout the shift.
Ability to work in varying indoor and outdoor environmental conditions.
Ability to lift, carry, push, and pull up to 50 pounds occasionally.
Ability to work around heat, noise, dust, and industrial equipment.
Ability to wear required personal protective equipment (PPE).

Responsibilities

Keep fuel to the fire boxes and clean out fire boxes on set schedule.
Maintain water level in boilers.
Operate a bobcat to load fuel onto feed fuel chains.
Communicate on a daily basis with kiln operators.
Perform water treatment and analysis.
Complete Moisture Content Analysis to ensure correct moisture levels.
Document in the boiler log any adjustments made to boiler controls and/or unusual events that occur to boiler during shift.
Complete all checklists.
Accurately maintain daily downtime reports.
Perform daily housekeeping duties.
Participate in quarterly company boiler system cleanout.
Assist maintenance workers with preventative maintenance, repairs as needed, and other duties as assigned.
Ensure compliance with EPA policies.
Adhere to all safety policies and perform tasks in a safe and responsible manner to one’s person and no damage to mill property occur in anyway.
Work weekends, holidays, rotating shifts and long shifts during shutdown.
Adhere to all safety regulations especially lockout/tagout.
Attend weekly safety meetings.
Perform any assigned duties or task as directed by a manager/ supervisor.