Kilns Operator - Albany Lumber

Koch • Albany, GA

9d • Onsite

About The Position

Georgia-Pacific is hiring a Kilns/Lift Operator at its lumber facility in Albany, Georgia. The role supports safe lumber production by operating kiln and burner processes and transporting in-process lumber with a multi-ton forklift. The forklift operates outdoors in a climate-controlled environment. Starting pay is $22 per hour, depending on experience, with opportunities to increase compensation based on skills and contribution to mill performance. The schedule is a 2/2/3 rotation, with shifts from 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.; a $0.50 shift premium applies to overnight hours. Additional days or time beyond the scheduled shift may be needed on short notice for maintenance work.

The role requires responding appropriately to kiln alarms, controlling process conditions, using a computer to operate burners and kilns, troubleshooting equipment, making decisions about burner operation and drying processes, and performing preventive maintenance and repairs. It also involves handling lumber, maintaining an orderly work area, and carrying out other duties assigned by a supervisor.

Requirements

• At least six months of experience in manufacturing, industrial, construction, farming, warehouse, or military work, or completion of training or schooling in a related technical discipline.
• At least six months of experience operating a forklift, backhoe, front-end loader, or skid steer.

Nice To Haves

• At least one year of experience operating a dry kiln, burner, or boiler.
• At least one year of experience operating a multi-ton forklift or other related heavy equipment.
• Experience with rigging equipment and identifying load weight to determine appropriate rigging equipment.

Responsibilities

• Understand the kiln alarm system and respond appropriately.
• Control process conditions such as tank levels, temperatures, flows, and moisture readings.
• Use a computer to safely control burners and kilns and dry quality product.
• Troubleshoot complex problems within the machine center.
• Make decisions about burner operation and effective drying processes.
• Perform preventive maintenance and correct machine-center issues with precision and accuracy.
• Work additional days or stay late on maintenance days when needed, potentially on short notice.
• Transport, store, and feed in-process lumber using a multi-ton forklift (Taylor).
• Keep the work area neat and organized.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the supervisor.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• Flexible spending and health savings accounts.
• Life insurance, accidental death and dismemberment coverage, and disability coverage.
• Retirement benefits.
• Paid vacation and time off.
• Educational assistance.
• May include infertility assistance, paid parental leave, and adoption assistance, subject to eligibility and applicable policies.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed