Treating Operator 2nd Shift $18-$19/hr. Depending On Experience

Great Southern Wood Preserving•Rocky Mount, VA

8d•$18 - $19•Onsite

About The Position

Great Southern Wood Preserving, Inc., producer of the Yellawood brand, is seeking a Lumber Treating Operator for a full-time position. This role is responsible for efficiently pressure treating wood products while maintaining quality standards. The company is an industry leader in pressure-treated lumber products serving D-I-Y retail home centers, pro dealers, and other retail building-related segments. With 15 full-service treating plants and several production facilities, Great Southern Wood is strategically located to provide prompt and efficient service.

Requirements

Three to six months related experience and/or training, or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Nice To Haves

High School diploma or GED preferred
Lumber experience a plus!

Responsibilities

Processes material through treatment by counting material to be treated into charges, entering information into the computer system, selecting the treating cycle, and beginning treatment.
Drills each charge to check for preservative penetration and retention, and judges samples against set standards.
Records test results for inspection by a third-party inspector and maintains a ledger with sample/test information.
Posts each charge into the computer database system to relieve white wood inventory of product treated.
Monitors the efficiency of treating schedules.
Checks solution in work tanks once per shift, collecting samples and running tests for all chemical components.
Logs solution test results into a ledger and makes necessary adjustments to remain within standards.
Works in coordination with the plant manager to track treating recipes, expenses, and any adjustments needed in the treating process.
Maintains housekeeping in the treating office, tank farm, and around cylinders.
Troubleshoots equipment problems or breakdowns.
Assists in picking up lumber and other materials as needed.