Weekend Boiler Watchman

Baillie Lumber•Leitchfield, KY

8d•$16 - $18

About The Position

The Baillie Group is seeking dependable individuals to monitor and feed the boiler that supplies heat to its lumber-drying kilns. The role helps keep the drying operation running safely and consistently throughout the weekend. The ideal candidate is attentive, safety-minded, comfortable working independently, reliably attends scheduled shifts, and responds promptly to equipment concerns. The schedule is Friday through Sunday, with 12-hour shifts and 36 scheduled hours per week. There is one day-shift opening and one night-shift opening.

Requirements

Dependable attendance and availability every Friday, Saturday, and Sunday.
Ability to remain alert and attentive throughout a 12-hour shift.
Ability to follow instructions, complete logs, and recognize unusual equipment conditions.
Comfort working independently and communicating with the team.
Ability to perform duties involving walking, standing, stairs, bending, and working around heat, dust, and noise, with reasonable accommodation.
Ability to operate forklifts.
Ability to operate a loader or skid steer to load dust.

Nice To Haves

Previous boiler, kiln, sawmill, manufacturing, or equipment experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

Monitor boiler operation, fuel supply, gauges, water levels, and alarms.
Feed fuel into the boiler system and keep fuel feeding consistently.
Perform routine checks of the boiler, kiln system, and related equipment.
Record operating readings and communicate concerns to maintenance or management.
Follow established procedures when responding to alarms or abnormal conditions.
Perform routine cleanup and remove ash as directed.
Keep the work area clean and free of hazards.
Communicate equipment status and outstanding concerns during shift changes.
Follow all safety procedures, including lockout/tagout when applicable.
Perform preventive maintenance on machinery throughout the facility.