Senior Production Specialist

Jeld-Wen Inc. • Dodson, LA

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About The Position

The Senior Production Specialist (Boilerhouse Tender) operates boilerhouse production equipment safely and efficiently, including boilers and support equipment, raw material handling systems, and boiler air systems. The role includes starting up and shutting down equipment, unloading and storing raw material, cleaning dryer tubes, and ensuring proper relief before leaving the work area. Overtime may be required.

The position supports production quality by carrying out scheduled cell cleans and soot blows, testing and logging boiler chemicals, participating in SQDCI, and testing and recording chip quality. It also involves maintaining housekeeping in the boilerhouse and unloading and silo areas; communicating with operators, coworkers, and management; maintaining accurate written or electronic records; and identifying equipment issues, hazards, supply needs, and maintenance requirements.

The specialist makes equipment rounds, assists with maintenance and preventive maintenance, operates forklifts and other equipment as needed, and learns other departmental roles—including Fiberline Assistant and Fiberline Operator—for short-term coverage. The position is a tier-pay role with levels based on learning and performing the job, performing assigned and lower-level tasks efficiently, and the ability to train associates. Employees must follow company policies, maintain required job tools, take appropriate precautions around radioactive devices, and perform other duties assigned by management.

The work takes place in an industrial plant environment involving boilers, steam systems, silos, dryers, chemicals, raw materials, forklifts, and elevated structures. The role requires compliance with extensive safety procedures and PPE requirements, including eye and hearing protection, safety footwear, and fall protection in specified situations. Additional protective equipment may be required for airborne or resinated fiber, chemical testing, equipment cleaning, and other tasks.

Requirements

• Follow company policies, procedures, safety training, and task-specific safe work instructions.
• Wear required personal protective equipment, including eye protection, hearing protection, and fall protection in specified situations.
• Use proper lifting techniques and maintain awareness of workplace hazards, including forklift traffic, slippery surfaces, hot steam, and elevated work areas.
• Follow lockout/tagout procedures before working on equipment and do not perform unfamiliar or untrained work.
• Obtain approval for respirator use when a full-face respirator is required.
• Maintain required tools for use on the job.

Responsibilities

• Start up, operate safely and efficiently, and shut down the boiler and support equipment, raw material handling system, and boiler air systems.
• Clean out the dryer tube as scheduled.
• Ensure raw material is unloaded and stored in the proper silo.
• Ensure proper relief before departing; overtime may be required.
• Perform scheduled cell cleans and soot blows to maintain boiler efficiency.
• Mix, log, and test boiler chemicals and take necessary actions.
• Participate in SQDCI.
• Ensure chip quality meets specifications and accurately perform and record testing procedures and results.
• Perform system clean-up tasks and empty ash hoppers as needed.
• Maintain housekeeping in the boilerhouse and unloading and silo areas, inside and outside structures.
• Communicate equipment monitoring needs to the fiberline operator and coordinate with incoming and outgoing personnel to maintain shift continuity.
• Communicate issues, adjustments, changes, supply needs, maintenance needs, hazards, and accidents or injuries to management.
• Maintain complete and accurate written or electronic records and data.
• Know equipment components, subsystems, support systems, and terminology.
• Make rounds as directed, watch for worn or malfunctioning equipment, and notify maintenance and management.
• Perform or assist with maintenance and preventive maintenance to minimize downtime.
• Operate a forklift and other equipment as necessary.
• Learn other departmental jobs, including Fiberline Assistant and Fiberline Operator, to provide short-term coverage for breaks, lunches, and some vacations.
• Follow company policies and procedures, maintain required tools, and use proper precautions around radioactive devices.
• Perform other duties assigned by management.
• Follow applicable safety procedures, training, and PPE requirements for assigned tasks.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation and benefits packages, which typically include medical and dental coverage, generous leave policies, and a retirement program; specific benefits may vary.

What This Job Offers

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